Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
South Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Milwaukee
$1,099/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Milwaukee is $1,099 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Milwaukee
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,099, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in South Milwaukee run $969 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,385 | 3% | 71% | |
4 bedroom | $4,172 | No Change | 179% |
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 | $1,099 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $1,747 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | 153% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,385
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
71%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,172
Last year
179%
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
$1,099
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,747
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
153%
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
42%lower than the national median
17%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
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$1,584
3%$1,255
19%$1,602
9%$1,295
$1,275
14%$1,995
2%$1,100
7%$1,750
49%$1,500
$1,650
14%$1,425
10%$1,255
52%Discover rentals in South Milwaukee, WI
4d ago
1235 Michigan Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$895
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
520 Lakeview Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
508 Lakeview Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1216 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
2418 Cleveland Pl #UPPER, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
921 - 927 North 27th Street, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
1817 Milwaukee Ave #6, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
273 N Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Southtowne Dr, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in South Milwaukee
1828 Beech St, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Feb 22
4d ago
2001 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Studio
1 bath
$625
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
3010 5th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
921 - 927 North 27th Street, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
515 Clark Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
520 Lakeview Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
520 Lakeview Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
2418 Cleveland Pl #UPPER, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
House for rent in South Milwaukee
1828 Beech St, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $400Fees 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.House for rent
Available Feb 22
2d ago
Apartment for rent in South Milwaukee
1313 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
3 beds
1 bath
$1,525
Price dropped $125Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
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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 $1,099 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in South Milwaukee have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does South Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Milwaukee is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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).