Milwaukee, WI rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295.

Average rent

$1,295

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

+$95

Available rentals

1,339

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $29,970.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$05
$5003
$60024
$70059
$800155
$900158
$1,000130
$1,100163
$1,200153
$1,300142
$1,40083
$1,50097
$1,60089
$1,70062
$1,80076
$1,90051
$2,00030
$2,10031
$2,20033
$2,30023
$2,40026
$2,50015
$2,6006
$2,70010
$2,8008
$2,90011
$3,0004
$3,1002
$3,2006
$3,3003
$3,4006
$3,5004
$3,7002
$3,9003
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,2001
$5,000+13

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $95 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,175$1,200
Feb$1,200$1,250
Mar$1,250$1,273
Apr$1,200$1,265
May$1,200$1,267
Jun$1,200$1,250
Jul$1,245$1,300
Aug$1,200$1,300
Sep$1,200No data
Oct$1,200No data
Nov$1,200No data
Dec$1,250No data

Market temperature

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

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Milwaukee, WI is 38% lower than the national average.

Milwaukee, WIvs.

$1,295

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295.

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

Houses in Milwaukee, WI rent between $450 - $29,970 with an average rent of $1,295.

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

In the last year, the rent in Milwaukee, WI increased by $95

4. 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 $5

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

There are currently 1,339 rentals available in Milwaukee, WI.

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

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295 — 38.33% lower the national average of $2,100.