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Rental Market Trends in West Milwaukee, WI

What is the average rent in West Milwaukee, WI?

$712/month

Average Rent

559 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in West Milwaukee, WI is $712 per month. This is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in West Milwaukee more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Milwaukee, you can expect to pay about $544 per month for a studio, $712 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,050 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,294 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$544/month
250 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$712/month
559 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,050/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,294/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
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 West Milwaukee, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in West Milwaukee, WI
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Milwaukee, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Milwaukee, WI?

Because the average rent in West Milwaukee is $712, you’ll want to make about $2,373 per month or $28,476 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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West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc.

1215 S Westchester St,
Milwaukee, WI 53214

$1,400 - $1,650

2 Beds

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Woods View Apartments

5511 W National Ave,
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$750 - $1,250

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5302 W Burnham St

5302 W Burnham St

5302 W Burnham St,
West Milwaukee, WI 53219

$850

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5309 W Greenfield Ave

5309 W Greenfield Ave

5309 W Greenfield Ave,
West Milwaukee, WI 53214

$975

1 Bed

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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