What is the average apartment size in Brookfield?

The average size for a Brookfield, WI apartment is 1,028 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Brookfield?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Brookfield is $1,880 per month, a 2.45% increase from last year’s average of $1,835.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Brookfield?

In Brookfield, studios rent for $1,376 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,610 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,005 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,621 per month

What is the average apartment size in Brookfield?

The typical apartment in Brookfield offers about 1,028 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Brookfield?

Studio apartments in Brookfield average 585 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 792 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,151 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,418 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brookfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brookfield include Crestwood - Sunset Manor ($1,924/month), Tanglewood - Westchester ($1,948/month), and Clearview Acres - Fountain Square ($2,141/month), all below the citywide average of $1,880.

Brookfield, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Brookfield?

The typical rent budget in Brookfield ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Brookfield?

In Brookfield, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Brookfield is $1,880, a 2.45% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,835.

Studio Apartments at $1,376 offer the most budget-friendly option with 585 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 792 square feet for $1,610, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,005 offer 1,151 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,418 sq ft) for $2,621, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Brookfield, WI

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,880	1,028 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,376	585 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,610	792 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,005	1,151 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,621	1,418 sq. ft.

Brookfield, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Brookfield, WI have increased by 2.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,835 to $1,880.

What's the typical rent budget in Brookfield, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Brookfield, WI (56%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Brookfield, WI?

2,806 or 17% of the households in Brookfield, WI are renter-occupied while 13,391 or 83% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Brookfield?

Crestwood - Sunset Manor $1,924/month

Tanglewood - Westchester $1,948/month

Clearview Acres - Fountain Square $2,141/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,880/month.

Average Rent in Brookfield, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Clearview Acres - Fountain Square	$2,141
Tanglewood - Westchester	$1,948
Crestwood - Sunset Manor	$1,924

Brookfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Clearview Acres - Fountain Square is 11% higher than in Crestwood - Sunset Manor

$2,141

Clearview Acres - Fountain Square rent is 14% higher than Brookfield average

Average Rent $2,141

$1,924

Crestwood - Sunset Manor rent is 2% higher than Brookfield average

Average Rent $1,924

How Brookfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Brookfield	$1,880
Madison	$1,784
Milwaukee	$1,575
La Crosse	$1,250
Appleton	$1,253
Neenah	$1,252
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,575
Onalaska	$1,418
St. Francis, WI	$1,592
New Berlin, WI	$1,657
Wauwatosa, WI	$1,679
West Allis, WI	$1,435
West Bend, WI	$1,437
Oak Creek, WI	$1,631
Waukesha, WI	$1,424
Greenfield, WI	$1,387
Grafton, WI	$1,588
Cedarburg, WI	$1,463

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Brookfield apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.