Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
West Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Milwaukee
$1,255/mo
52%vs previous year
The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,255 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Milwaukee
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Milwaukee rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West Milwaukee, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in West Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 52% 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 Milwaukee, WI
Rent prices in West Milwaukee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Milwaukee is $1,095, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $870 | 6% | 43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 11% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 14% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 57% | 43% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Milwaukee, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 6% | 12% | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,000 |  48% | 25% |
Studio
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
57%
Last year
43%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Milwaukee, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Milwaukee and Brookfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Milwaukee
34%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Milwaukee, WI is 21% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,584
3%$1,255
19%$1,602
9%$1,700
23%$1,295
$1,995
2%$1,100
7%$1,750
49%$1,099
3%$1,500
$1,650
14%$1,425
10%Discover rentals in West Milwaukee, WI
1h ago
5501 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$995
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.Apartment for rent
1h ago
5501 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$995
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Milwaukee, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the West Milwaukee rental market.
How much is rent in West Milwaukee?
The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,255 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 52% since last year.
How does West Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Milwaukee is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Milwaukee?
To comfortably afford rent in West Milwaukee, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).