What's the average rent in Milwaukee, WI?

Rental Market Trends in Milwaukee, WI

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,300 per month, which is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,300

0.0%No change month over month

0.4%$5 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,575

APARTMENTS

$1,272

HOUSES

$1,700

TOWNHOUSES

$1,490

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Milwaukee, WI at $1,272 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,700 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	$1,010
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,795
All	$1,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Milwaukee, WI is $1,010 per month, followed by $1,250 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,795 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,250
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,490

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Milwaukee, WI is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,400
4 Bedrooms	$1,698
All	$1,250

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $950 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,400 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,698 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,839
2 Bedrooms	$1,434
3 Bedrooms	$1,695
4 Bedrooms	$1,850
All	$1,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Milwaukee, WI is $1,839 per month, followed by $1,434 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,695 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,850 for a 4 bedroom house.