Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
West Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Milwaukee
$1,295/mo
62%vs previous year
The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Milwaukee
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Milwaukee rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Milwaukee, WI
Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 62% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 | 3% | 72% | |
1 bedroom | $935 | 6% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 |  9% | 79% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 57% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | 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 | $995 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 101% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
72%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$935
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
79%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
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
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
101%
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
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Milwaukee, WI is 14% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,506
5%$1,339
15%$1,649
12%$2,195
8%$1,309
6%$1,999
2%$1,115
5%$1,325
21%$1,199
15%$1,425
1%$1,511
10%$1,399
35%Discover rentals in West Milwaukee, WI
3d ago
5501 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
Studio
0 baths
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
Studio
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
Studio
0 baths
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
Studio
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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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 $1,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 62% 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 $655 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 $52,000/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).