Wauwatosa, WI rental market

What is the average rent in Wauwatosa, WI?

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Last updated September 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,589.

Average rent

$1,589

Month-over-month change

-$159

Year-over-year change

-$12

Available rentals

99

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $795 to $9,964.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8002
$9001
$1,0002
$1,1008
$1,20014
$1,30011
$1,40011
$1,50012
$1,60010
$1,7005
$1,8007
$1,9005
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4004
$2,5001
$2,6003
$2,7001
$2,8002
$3,6001
$4,2001
$4,9002
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $12 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,545$1,770
Feb$1,606$1,675
Mar$1,595$1,668
Apr$1,608$1,695
May$1,556$1,700
Jun$1,600$1,646
Jul$1,695$1,695
Aug$1,650$1,750
Sep$1,709$1,650
Oct$1,531No data
Nov$1,625No data
Dec$1,676No data

Market temperature

The Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa, WI is 21% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,589.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,295 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,415 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,558 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is $2,000 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is $2,895 per month.

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

Houses in Wauwatosa, WI rent between $795 - $9,964 with an average rent of $1,589.

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

In the last year, the rent in Wauwatosa, WI decreased by $12

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

In the last month, the rent in Wauwatosa, WI decreased by $159

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

There are currently 99 rentals available in Wauwatosa, WI.

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

The average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,589 — 20.55% lower the national average of $2,000.

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