Milwaukee, WI Rent Trends

Rank #35, last updated July 28

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What is the average rent in Milwaukee?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,050. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,410. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,635.

Studio

$1,050


1 bed

$1,410


2 beds

$1,295


3+ beds

$1,635

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Milwaukee

Jul 13 2024Aug 27 2024Oct 12 2024Nov 27 2024Jan 12 2025Feb 26 2025Apr 13 2025May 29 2025Jul 28 2025$760$1,060$1,360$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Milwaukee

The monthly rent for apartments in Milwaukee, WI ranges from $600 to $2,200+.

$600 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,400

$1,400 - $1,800

$1,800 - $2,200

$2,200+

What is the average apartment size in Milwaukee?

The average size of a Milwaukee, WI apartment is 594 square feet, while the median apartment size for Milwaukee, WI is 645 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Milwaukee, WI (36.53%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 35.56%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 17.92%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Milwaukee?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Avenues West*$1,025$1,041$1,600
Bay View*$1,600$1,573$2,225
Haymarket$1,460$1,723**
Kilbourn Town$1,099$1,399$2,047*
Lower East Side$782$1,200$1,395$1,795
Murray Hill*$1,035$1,295$1,995
Northpoint*$1,608$1,600*
Walker'S Point$1,340$1,653$2,348*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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