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Rental Market Trends in Elm Grove, WI

What is the average rent in Elm Grove, WI?

$2,066/month

Average Rent

856 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Elm Grove, WI is $2,066 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Elm Grove one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elm Grove, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,066 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,081 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,181 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,066/month
856 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,081/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,181/month
1,770 Sq Ft
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elm Grove, WI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elm Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Elm Grove and Caroline Heights" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elm Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elm Grove
$2,037/month
859 Sq Ft
Caroline Heights
$2,138/month
886 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elm Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Caroline Heights and Downtown Elm Grove" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elm Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Caroline Heights
$2,138/month
886 Sq Ft
Downtown Elm Grove
$2,037/month
859 Sq Ft

Which Elm Grove neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Elm Grove with the most apartments available are Downtown Elm Grove and Caroline Heights" .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elm Grove
$2,037/month
859 Sq Ft
Caroline Heights
$2,138/month
886 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elm Grove, WI?

Because the average rent in Elm Grove is $2,066, you’ll want to make about $6,886 per month or $82,632 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.

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Apartment communities in Elm Grove we think you'll love

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

The Flats at Bishop's Woods

350 Bishops Way,
Brookfield, WI 53005

$1,038 - $2,015

1-3 Beds

Brookfield Reserve

Brookfield Reserve

405 Bishops Way,
Brookfield, WI 53005

$1,653 - $4,770

Studio - 2 Beds

Caroline Heights Apartments

Caroline Heights Apartments

13125 Watertown Plank Rd,
Elm Grove, WI 53122

$1,854 - $4,560

1-3 Beds

Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)

Elm Grove Heights (Luxury Senior Living)

13040 W Blue Mound Rd,
Elm Grove, WI 53122

$1,435 - $2,250

1-2 Beds

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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