Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Milwaukee

$1,962/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milwaukee is $1,962 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $62 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milwaukee

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milwaukee rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI

Average rent prices in Milwaukee have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI

Rent prices in Milwaukee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milwaukee is $1,900, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,365.

Listings

Studio

$1,460

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,650

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,365

-

7%

3 bedroom

$3,655

-

25%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,460

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,365

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,655

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI

700 E Kilbourn Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

16h ago

8

Very good

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700 E Kilbourn Avenue

700 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,350–$5,657

541 E Erie St #415 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Historic Third Ward condo for rent in Milwaukee

106 W Seeboth St #620 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Milwaukee

Luxury on the River! Huge 2B/2B w/spectacular view

106 W Seeboth St #620, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2 beds

2 baths

$4,500

$4,200

Price drop

The Moderne - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

8.5

Very good

The Moderne

1141 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$3,945

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Frequently asked questions for Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Milwaukee rental market.

How much is rent in Milwaukee?

The average rent in Milwaukee is $1,962 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milwaukee?

Average rent prices in Milwaukee have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milwaukee is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milwaukee?

To comfortably afford rent in Milwaukee, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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