Milwaukee, WI rental market

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Last updated June 22, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,284.

Average rent

$1,284

Month-over-month change

-$16

Year-over-year change

-$13

Available rentals

1,597

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $9,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$05
$5007
$60021
$70079
$800138
$900209
$1,000157
$1,100199
$1,200206
$1,300150
$1,400128
$1,500118
$1,600105
$1,70096
$1,80075
$1,90058
$2,00030
$2,10036
$2,20022
$2,30022
$2,40022
$2,50015
$2,6006
$2,70013
$2,80010
$2,9009
$3,00010
$3,1006
$3,2003
$3,3002
$3,4007
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,7002
$3,8002
$3,9004
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,3003
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,6001
$5,000+11

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $13 compared to the previous year.

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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$1,328
Apr$1,265$1,300
May$1,267$1,300
Jun$1,250$1,295
Jul$1,300No data
Aug$1,300No data
Sep$1,300No data
Oct$1,265No data
Nov$1,275No data
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.

cool

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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$1,284

$2,005

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,284.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is $899 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 $1,000 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 $1,550 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 $1,989 per month.

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

Houses in Milwaukee, WI rent between $450 - $9,500 with an average rent of $1,284.

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

In the last year, the rent in Milwaukee, WI decreased by $13

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 $16

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

There are currently 1,597 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 $1,284 — 35.96% lower the national average of $2,005.

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