Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
West Allis, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Allis rent stands today

    West Allis, WI rent rose 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters are paying $101 more per month than last year despite a 2.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $1,550/month in September 2026.

  • West Allis is 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 51 total rentals available. This affordability attracts renters seeking value in the region.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,362/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,055/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,475/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Apartments comprise 72.7% of rentals, while houses rent higher at $1,698/month.

Median rent

Median rent in West Allis

$1,400/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Allis is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Allis

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,387, whereas a house costs $1,698. 1-bedroom apartments in West Allis run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,362

No Change

82%

1 bedroom

$1,055

20%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,475

6%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,995

8%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,500

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,362

Last year

82%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,055

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

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$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,572
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Allis, WI is 11% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.

Discover rentals in West Allis, WI

7829 W Becher St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Allis

7829 W Becher St Apartments

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

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
847 S 75th St #LF - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Allis

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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.
7726 W Becher St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

7726 W Becher St.

7726 W Becher St, West Allis, WI 53219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
9129 W National Ave #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Allis

9129 W National Ave

9129 W National Ave #13, West Allis, WI 53227

2 beds

1 bath

$1,290

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Allis?

Average rent prices in West Allis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does West Allis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Allis is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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?

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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