Milwaukee, WI rental market
Last updated August 23, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Milwaukee, WI is $1,295.
$1,295
-$5
+$95
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 price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 5 |
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 24 |
| $700 | 59 |
| $800 | 155 |
| $900 | 158 |
| $1,000 | 130 |
| $1,100 | 163 |
| $1,200 | 153 |
| $1,300 | 142 |
| $1,400 | 83 |
| $1,500 | 97 |
| $1,600 | 89 |
| $1,700 | 62 |
| $1,800 | 76 |
| $1,900 | 51 |
| $2,000 | 30 |
| $2,100 | 31 |
| $2,200 | 33 |
| $2,300 | 23 |
| $2,400 | 26 |
| $2,500 | 15 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 8 |
| $2,900 | 11 |
| $3,000 | 4 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 13 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $95 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,200 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,200 | No data |
| Dec | $1,250 | No 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.
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.
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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.