Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
South Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Milwaukee
$1,171/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in South Milwaukee is $1,171 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $758 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Milwaukee
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Milwaukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in South Milwaukee have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Milwaukee, WI
Rent prices in South Milwaukee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Milwaukee is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Milwaukee run $972 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $899 | 4% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $995 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,297 | 5% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 11% | 78% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Milwaukee, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 2% | 100% |
Studio
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
78%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Milwaukee, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
100%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Milwaukee, 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.
How does rent in South Milwaukee, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Milwaukee and Brookfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Milwaukee
39%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee, WI is 31% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,695
5%$1,397
7%$1,625
5%$1,299
1%$1,250
11%$2,022
6%$1,100
10%$1,295
21%$1,395
3%$1,610
22%$1,385
18%$1,350
51%Discover rentals in South Milwaukee, WI
5d+ ago
3344 Marina Rd, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,029–$1,144
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1204 Memorial Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
423 Marion Ave #2, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
407 335, 339, 407 Southtowne Dr., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
421 205, 209, 213, 217, 237, 233, 319, 409, 421 Southtowne Place, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 311, 211, 225, 235, 245, 323, 333 Southtowne Dr., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
423 Marion Ave #3, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
273 N Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 311, 211, 225, 235, 245, 323, 333 Southtowne Dr., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1204 Memorial Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3344 Marina Rd, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,029–$1,144
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1204 Memorial Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2001 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Studio
1 bath
$650–$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2001 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Studio
1 bath
$650–$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
915 Minnesota Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3344 Marina Rd, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,029–$1,144
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Milwaukee
2912 S Chicago Ave #2912, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Mar 1
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Frequently asked questions for South Milwaukee, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the South Milwaukee rental market.
How much is rent in South Milwaukee?
The average rent in South Milwaukee is $1,171 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in South Milwaukee have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does South Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Milwaukee is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $758 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Milwaukee?
To comfortably afford rent in South Milwaukee, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in South Milwaukee?
Based on our current listings, 24% of South Milwaukee rentals welcome pets. With an average of 38 apartments available monthly, this works out to about 9 pet-friendly options each month.
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).