Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Wisconsin Colleges, WI

Median rent

Median rent in West Milwaukee

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Milwaukee

597

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $1,745. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

28%

1 bedroom

$1,315

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,395

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,995

-

78%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

78%

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

2338 W Forest Home Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

2338 W Forest Home Ave

2338 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

1 bed

1 bath

$360–$400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
902 S. 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.7

Good

902 S. 25th St

902 S 25th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

1 bed

1 bath

$425

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3500 W Kilbourn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Miller Valley apartment for rent in Milwaukee

Kitchenette shared bath men

3500 W Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208

1 bed

5 baths

$585

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4343-4343B N 13th St. - 3 Unit - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

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

4343 N 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,400 per month as of October 31, 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 $500 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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