What is the average apartment size in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI?

The average size for a Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI apartment is 817 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 Bay View?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Bay View is $1,693 per month, a 1.13% decrease from last year’s average of $1,712.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bay View?

In Bay View, studios rent for $1,276 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,536 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,082 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,907 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bay View?

The typical apartment in Bay View offers about 817 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bay View?

Studio apartments in Bay View average 536 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 687 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,142 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,497 sq. ft.

Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bay View?

The typical rent budget in Bay View ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bay View?

In Bay View, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bay View is $1,693, a 1.13% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,712.

Studio Apartments at $1,276 offer the most budget-friendly option with 536 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 687 square feet for $1,536, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,082 offer 1,142 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,497 sq ft) for $2,907, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,693	817 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,276	536 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,536	687 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,082	1,142 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,907	1,497 sq. ft.

Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI have decreased by 1.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,712 to $1,693.

What's the typical rent budget in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI (46%) 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 Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI?

6,510 or 40% of the households in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI are renter-occupied while 9,793 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Bay View?

Concordia $747/month

Merrill Park $853/month

Riverwest $938/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,577/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Bay View?

Kilbourn Town $1,826/month

Juneau Town $2,004/month

Historic Third Ward $2,588/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Milwaukee, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Historic Third Ward	$2,588
Juneau Town	$2,004
Kilbourn Town	$1,826
Walker's Point	$1,812
Northpoint	$1,766
Harbor View	$1,743
Lower East Side	$1,743
Bay View	$1,693
Wyrick Park	$1,690
Brewer's Hill	$1,688
Yankee Hill	$1,564
Calumet Farms	$1,485
Euclid Park	$1,458
Castle Manor	$1,425
Granville Station	$1,398
Murray Hill	$1,374
Cannon Park	$1,296
Haymarket	$1,247
West View	$1,240
Avenues West	$1,238
Historic Mitchell Street	$1,167
Halyard Park	$1,166
Timmerman West	$1,160
Dineen Park	$1,152
Jackson Park	$1,129
Northridge Lakes	$1,129
Southpoint	$1,064
Riverwest	$938
Merrill Park	$853
Concordia	$747

Milwaukee | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bay View is 37% higher than in Avenues West

$1,693

Bay View rent is the same as Milwaukee average

Average Rent $1,693

$1,238

Avenues West rent is 27% lower than Milwaukee average

Average Rent $1,238

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 Bay View 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.