Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Whitefish Bay, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Whitefish Bay

$1,195/mo

decreased by52%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whitefish Bay is $1,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whitefish Bay

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whitefish Bay rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Whitefish Bay, WI

Average rent prices in Whitefish Bay have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Whitefish Bay run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$995

7%

41%

3 bedroom

$1,400

13%

42%

4 bedroom

$2,800

31%

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

47%

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$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Whitefish Bay, WI is 25% lower than the median rent in Brown Deer, WI.

Discover rentals in Whitefish Bay, WI

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

1d ago

7.6

Very good

425 E. Henry Clay St.

425 E Henry Clay St, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

2 beds

2 baths

$1,425

5577 North Kent Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Whitefish Bay

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

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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 $1,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whitefish Bay?

Average rent prices in Whitefish Bay have decreased by 35% over the last month and have decreased by 52% since last year.

How does Whitefish Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Whitefish Bay is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 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 $48,000/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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