Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Wauwatosa, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Wauwatosa

$1,522/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wauwatosa is $1,522 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $427 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wauwatosa

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wauwatosa rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wauwatosa, WI

Average rent prices in Wauwatosa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,509, whereas a house costs $1,898. 1-bedroom apartments in Wauwatosa run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,627.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

5%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,375

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,620

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,200

263%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,620

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

263%

Last year

33%

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

Median rent price$1,522
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,517
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wauwatosa, WI is equal to the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

Discover rentals in Wauwatosa, WI

2671-77 N. 74th St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2671-77 N. 74th St.

2671 N 74th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Apartment for rent

4217 N 104th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grantosa apartment for rent in Wauwatosa

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

Underwood Station - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Underwood Station

1060 N 115th St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,473

Apartment for rent

Call

2045 N 86th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wauwatosa

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 26

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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 $1,522 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wauwatosa?

Average rent prices in Wauwatosa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Wauwatosa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wauwatosa is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $427 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 $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wauwatosa?

Wauwatosa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across this Milwaukee suburb's rental inventory.

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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