Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
West Milwaukee, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Milwaukee
$1,350/mo
59%vs previous year
The average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Milwaukee
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 11% over the last month and have increased by 59% 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 $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 1% | 55% | |
1 bedroom | $1,547 | 6% | 62% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 |  2% | 76% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 57% | 67% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 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 | $1,197 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | No Change | 6% | |
Houses | $1,995 | 46% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
55%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
62%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
76%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
57%
Last year
67%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
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
$1,197
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
46%
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
30%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Milwaukee, WI is 20% lower than the median rent in Brookfield, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,695
5%$1,397
7%$1,625
5%$2,617
7%$1,299
1%$2,022
6%$1,100
10%$1,295
21%$1,171
13%$1,395
3%$1,610
22%$1,385
18%Discover rentals in West Milwaukee, WI
50m ago
5501 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5431 W Greenfield Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
1509 S 52nd St, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Milwaukee
1509 S 52nd St, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
50m ago
5501 W National Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5431 W Greenfield Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5431 W Greenfield Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
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 $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Milwaukee?
Average rent prices in West Milwaukee have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.
How does West Milwaukee rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Milwaukee is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $54,000/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).