Milwaukee, WI Rent Trends

Rank #55, last updated June 18

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What is the average rent in Milwaukee?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,039. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,150. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,749.

Studio

$1,039


1 bed

$1,150


2 beds

$1,295


3+ beds

$1,749

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

Jun 03 2024Jul 17 2024Aug 31 2024Oct 16 2024Dec 01 2024Jan 16 2025Mar 03 2025Apr 18 2025Jun 18 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 $200 to $2,600+.

$200 - $800

$800 - $1,400

$1,400 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,600

$2,600+

What is the average apartment size in Milwaukee?

The average size of a Milwaukee, WI apartment is 562 square feet, while the median apartment size for Milwaukee, WI is 600 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Milwaukee, WI (37.95%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10.53%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 31.16%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 20.36%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Milwaukee?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Avenues West*$845$1,050$1,600
Bay View*$1,550$1,698$2,298
Juneau Town$258$1,186$1,416$2,150
Kilbourn Town$1,119$1,420$2,122*
Kops Park**$1,349$1,762
Lower East Side$845$1,278$1,510$1,898
Murray Hill*$1,055$1,289$1,960
Northpoint*$1,645$1,595*
Upper East Side**$1,495$2,298
Walker'S Point*$2,213$2,738*
Yankee Hill*$1,186$1,566$2,150

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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