Wauwatosa, WI rental market
What is the average rent in Wauwatosa, WI?
Last updated October 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,601.
$1,601
+$51
+$101
71
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $5,750.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 8 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 11 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 7 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $101 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,395 | $1,545 |
| Feb | $1,500 | $1,606 |
| Mar | $1,500 | $1,595 |
| Apr | $1,475 | $1,608 |
| May | $1,650 | $1,556 |
| Jun | $1,595 | $1,600 |
| Jul | $1,595 | $1,695 |
| Aug | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Sep | $1,700 | $1,709 |
| Oct | $1,550 | $1,531 |
| Nov | $1,537 | No data |
| Dec | $1,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa, WI is 20% 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 $1,601.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Wauwatosa, WI?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,428 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 $1,455 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 $1,550 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 $2,195 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 $3,500 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wauwatosa, WI?
Houses in Wauwatosa, WI rent between $700 - $5,750 with an average rent of $1,601.
8. How has the rent in Wauwatosa, WI changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Wauwatosa, WI increased by $101
9. How much has the rent in Wauwatosa, WI increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Wauwatosa, WI increased by $51
10. How many available rentals are there in Wauwatosa, WI?
There are currently 71 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 $1,601 — 19.95% lower the national average of $2,000.