Milwaukee, WI Rent Trends

Rank #55, last updated June 16

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What is the average rent in Milwaukee?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,024. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,180. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,290. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,750.

Studio

$1,024


1 bed

$1,180


2 beds

$1,290


3+ beds

$1,750

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 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Mar 01 2025Apr 16 2025Jun 16 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 557 square feet, while the median apartment size for Milwaukee, WI is 583 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Milwaukee, WI (37.4%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.22%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 30.61%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 20.78%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Milwaukee?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Avenues West*$845$1,039$1,473
Bay View*$1,550$1,698$2,323
Juneau Town$258$1,186$1,416$2,150
Kilbourn Town$1,107$1,420$2,123*
Kops Park**$1,349$1,762
Lower East Side$795$1,250$1,470$1,898
Murray Hill*$1,050$1,350$1,900
Park West**$900$1,200
Upper East Side**$1,538$2,295
Walker'S Point*$2,021$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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