What's the average rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Rental Market Trends in Milwaukee, WI

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,300 per month, which is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,300

0.0%No change month over month

2.8%$35 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,568

APARTMENTS

$1,348

HOUSES

$1,695

TOWNHOUSES

$1,595

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Milwaukee, WI at $1,348 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,695 per month. Townhomes average $1,595 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,025
2 Bedrooms	$1,270
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Milwaukee, WI is $1,025 per month, followed by $1,270 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,125
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,950
All	$1,595

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Milwaukee, WI is $1,125 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$1,400
4 Bedrooms	$1,962
All	$1,250

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,962 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$750
2 Bedrooms	$1,495
3 Bedrooms	$1,695
4 Bedrooms	$1,950
All	$1,695

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Milwaukee, WI is $750 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,695 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,950 for a 4 bedroom house.