Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wauwatosa, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Wauwatosa
$1,647/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Wauwatosa is $1,647 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $252 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wauwatosa
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wauwatosa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wauwatosa, WI
Average rent prices in Wauwatosa have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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
Wauwatosa, WI
Rent prices in Wauwatosa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wauwatosa is $1,565, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wauwatosa run $1,470 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,666.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,297 | 5% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,470 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 |  2% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $2,412 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,996 | No Change | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Grantosa | $1,560 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,565 | No Change | 14% | |
Condos | $1,472 | 6% | 37% | |
Houses | $1,995 | 12% | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,412
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,996
Last year
17%
Grantosa
Average rent
$1,560
Apartments
Average rent
$1,565
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
37%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wauwatosa and Brookfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wauwatosa
13%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wauwatosa, WI is equal to the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,645
5%$1,950
44%$1,252
25%$1,602
1%$2,010
18%$1,299
3%$1,995
2%$1,705
30%$1,100
11%$1,495
1%$1,425
14%$1,295
66%Discover rentals in Wauwatosa, WI
5d+ ago
9500 W Capitol Dr, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7411 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53210
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Grantosa apartment for rent in Wauwatosa
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
1314 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
7474 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,690–$4,780
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wauwatosa
502 N 68th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Verified
11221 Synergy Dr Ste 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
6100 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,581–$5,785
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
13h ago
Verified
7474 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,690–$4,780
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
16h ago
Verified
2100 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955
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
5d+ ago
Verified
11221 Synergy Dr Ste 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1336 N 116th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1060 N 115th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,473
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
16h ago
Verified
2100 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955
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
4d ago
Verified
7439 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$1,767
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
5d+ ago
Verified
11221 Synergy Dr Ste 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
7474 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,690–$4,780
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
16h ago
Verified
2100 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1060 N 115th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,473
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
5d+ ago
Verified
11221 Synergy Dr Ste 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,930
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wauwatosa, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Wauwatosa rental market.
How much is rent in Wauwatosa?
The average rent in Wauwatosa is $1,647 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wauwatosa?
Average rent prices in Wauwatosa have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Wauwatosa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wauwatosa is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $252 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wauwatosa?
To comfortably afford rent in Wauwatosa, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wauwatosa?
January offers the best rental deals in Wauwatosa, with rents running about 6.7% lower than the June peak. Winter months generally provide better pricing compared to the competitive summer season.
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).