Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI

Prices and availability in Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 15 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Milwaukee, WI are: Prospect East Apartments, River House, Vim Vigor Lofts, Stitchweld and Johnson Legacy Apartments.

The average rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1,519.

The price range for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $800 and $4,910.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $710 and $4,750.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $750 and $4,910.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $800 and $5,404.

In Milwaukee, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Milwaukee's rentals, 67% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 17% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Milwaukee is 38 years old, with 37% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 6 stories, of which 71% are garden-style apartment communities, 26% are mid-sized buildings, and 10% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Milwaukee are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 52% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.