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Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI
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  • 686 days ago

    2716 W Oriole Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
  • 686 days ago

    9515 W. Beckett Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53225
  • 686 days ago

    8808 W Herbert Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Average rent in Milwaukee, WI

$1,191/mo Milwaukee, WI average rental price, January 2020
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Milwaukee, WI is $1,191.

Milwaukee, WI apartment rent ranges

About 37% of apartment rents in Milwaukee, WI range between $701-$1,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,001-$1,500 represent 32% of apartments. Around 10% of Milwaukee’s apartments are in the $501-$700 price range. 1% of apartments are priced < $500.

Milwaukee, WI rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Milwaukee by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,395, the average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,191.

Getting around in Milwaukee, WI

68 /100
Somewhat Walkable
52 /100
Good Transit
51 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 68, Transit Score®: 52, Bike Score®: 51

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Milwaukee, WI last updated?

Prices and availability in Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 15 Aug 2022.

What are the best apartments in Milwaukee, WI?

The best apartments in Milwaukee, WI are: Oriole Townhomes, Beckett Townhomes and Herbert Townhomes.

What is the average rent in Milwaukee, WI?

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,191. Start your search for apartments in Milwaukee, WI now.

What type of rental buildings are in Milwaukee, WI?

In Milwaukee 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Milwaukee’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Milwaukee, WI?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Milwaukee are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, 32% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 75% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 23% are mid-rises, and 9% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Milwaukee, WI?

Rental apartments in Milwaukee come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 5% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 51% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 38% of all rentals in Milwaukee. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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