Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
West Allis, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Allis rent stands today

    West Allis, WI rent rose 6.6% year over year, reaching a current median of $1,375/month. Renters are paying $154 more per month on average than last year.

  • West Allis sits 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers a total of 57 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West Allis run around $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,095/month and $2,049/month respectively. Apartments make up 76.2% of total rentals, with houses at a median of $1,795/month.

Median rent

Median rent in West Allis

$1,375/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Allis is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Allis

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in West Allis run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

17%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,095

2%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,049

7%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,049

Last 30 days

7%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,103
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Allis, WI is 35% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

Discover rentals in West Allis, WI

1705 S 69th St. (4 unit) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

1705 S 69th St. (4 unit)

1705 S 69th St, West Allis, WI 53214

Studio

1 bath

$495

7829 W Becher St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in West Allis

7829 W Becher St #23, West Allis, WI 53219

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

845 S 75th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Allis

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

1954 S 70th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1954 S 70th St

1954 S 70th St, West Allis, WI 53219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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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 $1,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Allis?

Average rent prices in West Allis have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $525 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 $55,000/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?

February offers the lowest rents in West Allis, while September sees the highest prices, with roughly a 17% difference between these months. Searching in February could result in lower prices compared to fall months.

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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