Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
West Allis, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Allis rent stands today

    West Allis, WI rent rose 17.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,399/month. Renters today are paying $270 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.0% month over month after a recent peak in June 2026.

  • West Allis sits 27.9% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city has a total of 69 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West Allis rent for around $922/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,045/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,172/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in West Allis

$1,399/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Allis is $1,399 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $541 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Allis

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Allis rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in West Allis run $1,147 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$922

3%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,095

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,425

2%

30%

3 bedroom

$2,045

No Change

22%

4 bedroom

$2,171

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$922

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,171

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,725
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Allis, WI is 19% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

Discover rentals in West Allis, WI

7601 W. Becher St. (3 Unit + Commercial) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

7601 W. Becher St. (3 Unit + Commercial)

7601 W Becher St, West Allis, WI 53219

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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 Jul 15

1637 S 68th St #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Allis

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Condo for rent

Available Aug 5

1625 S 90th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

1625 S 90th St

1625 S 90th St, West Allis, WI 53214

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Allis?

Average rent prices in West Allis have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $541 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Allis average around $1,070/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/month.

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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