Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
West Allis, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Allis rent stands today

    West Allis, WI rent rose 27.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,399/month matching the peak rent level in June 2026. Renters are paying $380 more per month on average than last year, with a 2.0% increase month over month as well.

  • West Allis sits 28.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many larger metros. The market includes 52 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in West Allis run around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,055/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,475/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,872/month while apartments sit lower at $1,375/month, creating distinct price tiers for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in West Allis

$1,399/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Allis is $1,399 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $551 less per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Allis

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Allis rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Allis, WI

Average rent prices in West Allis have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 West Allis, WI

Rent prices in West Allis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Allis is $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,872. 1-bedroom apartments in West Allis run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,540.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

2%

56%

1 bedroom

$1,055

1%

32%

2 bedroom

$1,475

3%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,900

4%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,500

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,055

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Allis, 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 West Allis, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Allis and Brookfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Allis

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,506
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Allis, WI is 7% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

Discover rentals in West Allis, WI

734 S 91st St #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in West Allis

2 beds

1 bath

$975

House for rent

Available May 1

1321 - 98th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1321 - 98th St

2358 S 98th St, West Allis, WI 53227

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

5911 W Burnham St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

5911 W Burnham St

5911 W Burnham St, West Allis, WI 53219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

9129 W National Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Allis

9129 W National Ave

9129 W National Ave #4, West Allis, WI 53227

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for West Allis, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the West Allis rental market.

How much is rent in West Allis?

The average rent in West Allis is $1,399 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Allis?

Average rent prices in West Allis have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does West Allis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Allis is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $551 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Allis?

To comfortably afford rent in West Allis, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Allis?

West Allis, Wisconsin rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $990 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,300 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, but two-bedroom apartments experienced a 6.1% decline from 2024 levels.

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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