Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

Median rent

Median rent in West Milwaukee

$1,399/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,399 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $501 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Milwaukee

644

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,285

-

36%

1 bedroom

$1,292

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,350

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,559

-

8%

4 bedroom

$1,850

-

66%

Studio

Average rent

$1,285

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,292

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,559

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

66%

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

3240-3242 W. National Ave. (Store Front & Rooming House) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

3240-3242 W. National Ave. (Store Front & Rooming House)

3240 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Studio

1 bath

$400

3d ago

6.7

Good

902 S. 25th St

902 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$425–$550

2d ago

6.5

Good

837 S. 19th St

837 S 19th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$475

4343-4343B N 13th St. - 3 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.8

Very good

4343-4343B N 13th St. - 3 Unit

4343 N 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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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 $1,399 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Milwaukee?

Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have remained the same since last year.

How does West Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Milwaukee is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $501 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 $56,000/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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