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Rental Market Trends in Brookfield, WI
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Brookfield, WI is $1,727/month.
Rent in Brookfield is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,727/month
Average Rent
805 Sq Ft
Average Size
+4%
Change / Year
407
Available Apartments
Brookfield rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Brookfield average $1,662 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brookfield average $1,727 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brookfield average $2,158 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brookfield average $2,626 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Brookfield, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4%, which averages out to $70 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Brookfield, WI
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
64%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brookfield, WI?
Because the average rent in Brookfield is $1,727, you’ll want to make about $5,756 per month or $69,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Brookfield, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brookfield, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Brookfield Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Elm Grove
Avg Rent: $2,020/month
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Butler
Avg Rent: $932/month
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Wauwatosa
Avg Rent: $1,548/month
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Pewaukee
Avg Rent: $1,475/month
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Menomonee Falls
Avg Rent: $1,444/month
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New Berlin
Avg Rent: $1,480/month
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West Allis
Avg Rent: $1,245/month
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Lannon
Avg Rent: $1,561/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Brookfield?
The average rent in Brookfield is $1,727 per month, which is 3.7% higher than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Brookfield?
Rents in Brookfield, WI are increasing, with prices up 4.0% year-over-year and $70 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Brookfield?
In Brookfield, WI, 64% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.