Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Whitefish Bay, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Whitefish Bay

$1,395/mo

decreased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whitefish Bay is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $545 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whitefish Bay

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whitefish Bay rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Whitefish Bay, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Whitefish Bay, WI

Average rent prices in Whitefish Bay have increased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 50% 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 Whitefish Bay, WI

Rent prices in Whitefish Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whitefish Bay is $1,300, whereas a house costs $3,174. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitefish Bay run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,395

10%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

52%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Whitefish Bay and Brown Deer by all bedroom counts and property types.

Whitefish Bay

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Whitefish Bay, WI is 20% lower than the median rent in Brown Deer, WI.

Discover rentals in Whitefish Bay, WI

425 E. Henry Clay St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

425 E. Henry Clay St.

425 E Henry Clay St, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395–$1,425

Apartment for rent

523 E Henry Clay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Whitefish Bay

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

$2,195

Price drop

House for rent

5137 N Cumberland Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Whitefish Bay

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,298

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

5065 N Berkeley Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Whitefish Bay

3 beds

2 baths

$3,148

House for rent

Available Jul 13

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Frequently asked questions for Whitefish Bay, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Whitefish Bay rental market.

How much is rent in Whitefish Bay?

The average rent in Whitefish Bay is $1,395 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whitefish Bay?

Average rent prices in Whitefish Bay have increased by 25% over the last month and have decreased by 50% since last year.

How does Whitefish Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whitefish Bay is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $545 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whitefish Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in Whitefish Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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).

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