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New Berlin, WI Area Guide

Delight in suburban luxuries on the cusp of Milwaukee

Suburban Rural Family-Friendly Peaceful Welcoming Close-Knit Scenic Upscale Convenient

New Berlin is a peaceful suburb situated between Waukesha and Milwaukee. New Berlin residents enjoy access to top-notch public schools in addition to the many shopping and dining options available at nearby Brookfield Square and Southridge Mall.

Brimming with lush greenery, New Berlin offers residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with Minooka Park, Greenfield Park, Whitnall Park, and multiple golf courses all located within close reach of the city. Area attractions such as the Milwaukee County Zoo, Wisconsin State Fair Park, and Miller Park—the Brewers’ home field—are all just a short drive away from New Berlin as well. Commuting and traveling from New Berlin is easy with access to I-43, I-41, and I-94 as well as General Mitchell International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New Berlin, WI is $1,250 for a studio, $1,458 for one bedroom, $1,726 for two bedrooms, and $2,058 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Berlin has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,458/month
834 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Berlin, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Poplar Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Orchard Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Elmwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Hoover Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Eisenhower Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

New Berlin Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

Eisenhower Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

New Berlin Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boerner Botanical Gardens
  • Wehr Nature Center
  • Milwaukee Zoo
  • Urban Ecology Center--Menomonee Valley
  • The Domes

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.