Apartments for Rent in Milwaukee, WI

Prices and availability in Milwaukee, WI were last updated on 4 Jul 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $460 and $4,625.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $490 and $4,105.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $460 and $5,340.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Milwaukee, WI is between $1,125 and $9,470.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Milwaukee are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 37% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 6 stories. About 71% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 26% are mid-rises, and 10% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.