Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

Median rent

Median rent in West Milwaukee

$1,350/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Milwaukee

620

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Milwaukee rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 2% 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 University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

Rent prices in West Milwaukee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Milwaukee is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,026

-

21%

1 bedroom

$1,177

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,350

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,527

-

4%

4 bedroom

$1,825

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,026

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,177

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,527

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Wisconsin Colleges, 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 University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

837 S. 19th St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

6.6

Good

837 S. 19th St

837 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$450–$500

Apartment for rent

902 S. 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

6.7

Good

902 S. 25th St

902 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

3431 W Kilbourn Ave #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Concordia apartment for rent in Milwaukee

35th & Kilbourn

3431 W Kilbourn Ave #23, Milwaukee, WI 53208

1 bed

1 bath

$565

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

7139-43 West Burleigh Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

7139-43 West Burleigh Street

7139 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the West Milwaukee rental market.

How much is rent in West Milwaukee?

The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,350 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Milwaukee?

Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 2% since last year.

How does West Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Milwaukee is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Milwaukee?

To comfortably afford rent in West Milwaukee, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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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