← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Milwaukee, WI, over the past three years
Rent in Milwaukee, WI
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,477
1-year change
+5.0%
3-year change
+13.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+5.0%
Rents in Milwaukee rose +5.0%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Milwaukee, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,477 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,471 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,466 |
| May 2026 | $1,456 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,452 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,441 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,435 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,434 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,432 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,430 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,417 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,412 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,407 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,405 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,402 |
| May 2025 | $1,399 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,398 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,393 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,383 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,375 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,366 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,362 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,361 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,363 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,367 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,358 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,354 |
| May 2024 | $1,345 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,335 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,325 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,318 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,318 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,307 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,300 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,297 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,302 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,298 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,240 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,790 |
City typical rent × WI bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 53202 | $1,907 | +3.9% |
| 53203 | $1,486 | +1.4% |
| 53204 | $1,477 | +6.4% |
| 53205 | $1,521 | – |
| 53206 | $1,011 | +4.1% |
| 53207 | $1,683 | +6.6% |
| 53208 | $1,337 | +6.9% |
| 53209 | $1,434 | +4.3% |
| 53210 | $1,215 | +7.9% |
| 53212 | $1,244 | +8.1% |
| 53215 | $1,119 | +6.3% |
| 53216 | $1,250 | +4.6% |
| 53218 | $1,387 | +7.0% |
| 53219 | $1,307 | +5.4% |
| 53221 | $1,266 | +5.8% |
| 53222 | $1,458 | +3.1% |
| 53223 | $1,698 | – |
| 53224 | $1,449 | +4.3% |
| 53225 | $1,214 | +3.1% |
| 53233 | $1,083 | +4.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Milwaukee
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Milwaukee, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.4% to +8.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.