What is the average apartment size in South Milwaukee?

The average size for a South Milwaukee, WI apartment is 806 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 South Milwaukee?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Milwaukee is $1,135 per month, a 0.25% increase from last year’s average of $1,133.

What is the average apartment size in South Milwaukee?

The typical apartment in South Milwaukee offers about 806 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Milwaukee, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Milwaukee?

The typical rent budget in South Milwaukee ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 79% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Milwaukee?

In South Milwaukee, 33% of households rent while 67% 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 South Milwaukee is $1,135, a 0.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,133.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $1,057, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,204 offer 884 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Milwaukee, WI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,135	806 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,057	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,204	884 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Milwaukee, WI rent trends

Rental prices in South Milwaukee, WI have increased by 0.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,133 to $1,135.

What's the typical rent budget in South Milwaukee, WI?

The largest share of rentals in South Milwaukee, WI (79%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Milwaukee, WI?

2,882 or 33% of the households in South Milwaukee, WI are renter-occupied while 5,797 or 67% are owner-occupied.

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How South Milwaukee Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Milwaukee	$1,135
Brookfield	$1,852
Madison	$1,797
Milwaukee	$1,577
Oshkosh	$1,145
Neenah	$1,230
La Crosse	$1,230
Appleton	$1,243
West Allis, WI	$1,423
Wauwatosa, WI	$1,672
St. Francis, WI	$1,591
Waukesha, WI	$1,429
Oak Creek, WI	$1,616
Racine, WI	$1,159
Greenfield, WI	$1,379
New Berlin, WI	$1,627

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 South Milwaukee 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.