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As of today, you'll find 751 apartments for rent in Milwaukee, with a median rent price of $1,295 per month. Milwaukee has seen a 1%—or $11—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,295Year Over Year Change
-1%
$11
Rentals available, last 30 days
751
The average rent in Milwaukee, WI, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,295, which is a 0.75% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee, WI is about $1,095. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee, WI is $1,200, and studios are about $952 per month.
See more Milwaukee, WI rent data on our rent research page.
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1615 n martin luther king dr
milwaukee, WI, 53212
357 e howard ave
milwaukee, WI, 53207
921 w meinecke ave
milwaukee, WI, 53206
6415 w mount vernon ave
milwaukee, WI, 53213
2418 n maryland ave
milwaukee, WI, 53211
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Age Range
0-19
29%
20-34
25%
35-44
12%
45-64
21%
65+
10%
Language
English
78%
Spanish
14%
Indo Euro
1%
Asia Pac
3%
Other
1%
Education
No HS
15%
High School
52%
Bachelor's
23%
Master's
6%
Prof Degree
1%
Doctorate
0%
Household Income
0-25k
30%
25-50k
26%
50-75k
17%
75-100k
11%
100-150k
10%
150k+
5%
Milwaukee locals spend about 22 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus run by Milwaukee County Transit System (Ride MCTS) to navigate Milwaukee and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Milwaukee is through General Mitchell International Airport, 8.92 miles away.
Scores for Milwaukee are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Milwaukee, 44% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Milwaukee
Public transportation
66%Satisfaction rating
Parks & recreation
62%Satisfaction rating
Pet friendly
57%Satisfaction rating
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How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is about the same as the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Milwaukee you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.34 per carton, and milk $4.80. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $174 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
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| Utilities | 6% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Health | 5% higher |
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1h ago
Verified
1551 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,246–$5,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
9h ago
Verified
2340 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Assigned parking
Studio–3 beds
0–2 baths
$1,300–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1029 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
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