The Reserve on South Towne
333 Southtowne Dr,
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
1-2 Beds | $999 - $1,549
Rental Market Trends in South Milwaukee, WI
What is the average rent in South Milwaukee, WI?
$985/month
Average Rent
743 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of August 2025, the average rent in South Milwaukee, WI is $985 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,638/month, making renting in South Milwaukee more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Milwaukee, you can expect to pay about $866 per month for a studio, $985 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,069 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,272 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in South Milwaukee, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $45 more 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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Rent Ranges in South Milwaukee, WI
Last Updated August 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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13%
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53%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
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0%
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0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Milwaukee?
Based on current rent prices, South Towne Village Parkside is the most affordable neighborhood in South Milwaukee.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Milwaukee?
Based on current rent prices, South Towne Village Parkside is the most expensive neighborhood in South Milwaukee.
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Which South Milwaukee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in South Milwaukee with the most apartments available is South Towne Village Parkside .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Milwaukee, WI?
Because the average rent in South Milwaukee is $985, you’ll want to make about $3,283 per month or $39,396 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 South Milwaukee, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South Milwaukee, 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.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.