What's the average rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Rental Market Trends in Milwaukee, WI

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,278 per month, which is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,278

-1.7%-$22 decrease month-over-month

0.3%$3 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,644

APARTMENTS

$1,220

HOUSES

$1,795

TOWNHOUSES

$1,490

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Milwaukee, WI at $1,220 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,795 per month. Townhomes average $1,490 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$995
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,278

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Milwaukee, WI is $995 per month, followed by $1,250 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,377
3 Bedrooms	$1,595
4 Bedrooms	$1,250
All	$1,490

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Milwaukee, WI is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,377 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,595 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$925
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,450
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,250

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $925 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,450 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$1,850
All	$1,795

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Milwaukee, WI is $2,150 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,850 for a 4 bedroom house.