Milwaukee, WI Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Milwaukee?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $800. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $985. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,129. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Milwaukee, WI is $1,595.

$800

$985

$1,129

$1,595

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

Apartment Rent Ranges in Milwaukee

The monthly rent for apartments in Milwaukee, WI ranges from $500 to $1,700+.

$500 - $800

$800 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,400

$1,400 - $1,700

$1,700+

What is the average apartment size in Milwaukee?

The average size of a Milwaukee, WI apartment is 541 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 (40.86%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10.63%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 26.25%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 22.26%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Milwaukee?

	Studio	1 bed	2 beds	3+ beds
Avenues West	$700	$795	$946	$1,685
Historic Third Ward	*	$1,700	$2,325	*
Juneau Town	*	*	$1,100	$1,910
Kilbourn Town	$1,000	*	$1,450	*
Lower East Side	$795	$1,050	$1,300	$1,650
Murray Hill	$800	$1,036	$1,275	$1,795
Riverwest	*	$898	$1,225	$1,495

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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