Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
South Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Milwaukee
$1,150/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in South Milwaukee is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Milwaukee
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,124, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in South Milwaukee run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,249.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | 3% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,249 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | 5% | 45% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 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 | $1,124 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,720 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,925 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
45%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
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
$1,124
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,720
Houses
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
8%
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
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Milwaukee, WI is 46% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,112
10%$1,399
11%$1,745
12%$1,300
$1,190
8%$1,995
2%$1,100
4%$1,275
13%$1,395
4%$1,657
24%$1,385
14%$1,525
49%Discover rentals in South Milwaukee, WI
3d ago
3411 S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1216 Memorial Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
333 311, 211, 225, 235, 245, 323, 333 Southtowne Dr., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,399
Apartment for rent
3d 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
22h 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
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
1219 Milwaukee Ave #1, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 20
1d ago
333 311, 211, 225, 235, 245, 323, 333 Southtowne Dr., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199–$1,399
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2001 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Studio
1 bath
$650–$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2300 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3344 Marina Rd, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1 bath
$919–$1,029
Apartment for rent
3d ago
515 Clark Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1832 Rawson Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3411 S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3344 Marina Rd, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,029
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3010 5th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2001 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Studio
1 bath
$650–$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
915 Minnesota Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,150 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in South Milwaukee have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $750 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 $46,000/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).