Milwaukee, WI rental market

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Last updated November 5, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,275.

Average rent

$1,275

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$10

Year-over-yearYoY change

$0

Available rentals

1,652

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $360 to $18,760.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$06
$5009
$60018
$70092
$800172
$900223
$1,000147
$1,100192
$1,200225
$1,300166
$1,400135
$1,500123
$1,60089
$1,70079
$1,80080
$1,90053
$2,00034
$2,10036
$2,20028
$2,30028
$2,40035
$2,50016
$2,60016
$2,70013
$2,80013
$2,90014
$3,0007
$3,1004
$3,2004
$3,3005
$3,4007
$3,5003
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8002
$3,9003
$4,0003
$4,1003
$4,2001
$4,4001
$4,5002
$4,6001
$4,7004
$4,8001
$5,000+11

Average rent price over time

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,200$1,275
Feb$1,250$1,300
Mar$1,273$1,330
Apr$1,265$1,300
May$1,267$1,300
Jun$1,250$1,290
Jul$1,300$1,296
Aug$1,300$1,300
Sep$1,300$1,295
Oct$1,265$1,260
Nov$1,275$1,295
Dec$1,270No data

Market temperature

The Milwaukee, WI rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Milwaukee, WI is 36% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,275.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $910 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $995 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,250 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $1,500 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $6,775 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Milwaukee, WI?

Houses in Milwaukee, WI rent between $360 - $18,760 with an average rent of $1,275.

8. How has the rent in Milwaukee, WI changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Milwaukee, WI did not change.

9. How much has the rent in Milwaukee, WI increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Milwaukee, WI decreased by $10

10. How many available rentals are there in Milwaukee, WI?

There are currently 1,652 rentals available in Milwaukee, WI.

11. How do rent prices in Milwaukee, WI compare with the national average?

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,275 — 36.22% lower the national average of $1,999.

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