What is the average apartment size in Wauwatosa?

The average size for a Wauwatosa, WI apartment is 918 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 Wauwatosa?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Wauwatosa is $1,679 per month, a 2.21% increase from last year’s average of $1,643.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Wauwatosa?

In Wauwatosa, studios rent for $1,291 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,525 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,803 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,575 per month

What is the average apartment size in Wauwatosa?

The typical apartment in Wauwatosa offers about 918 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Wauwatosa?

Studio apartments in Wauwatosa average 461 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 745 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,083 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,410 sq. ft.

Wauwatosa, WI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Wauwatosa ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wauwatosa?

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

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wauwatosa is $1,679, a 2.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,643.

Studio Apartments at $1,291 offer the most budget-friendly option with 461 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 745 square feet for $1,525, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,803 offer 1,083 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,410 sq ft) for $2,575, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wauwatosa, WI

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,679	918 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,291	461 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,525	745 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,803	1,083 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,575	1,410 sq. ft.

Wauwatosa, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Wauwatosa, WI have increased by 2.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,643 to $1,679.

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

The largest share of rentals in Wauwatosa, WI (47%) 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 Wauwatosa, WI?

8,595 or 40% of the households in Wauwatosa, WI are renter-occupied while 13,082 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Wauwatosa, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Wauwatosa Village	$1,978
Highland Park	$1,875

Wauwatosa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland Park is 5% lower than in Wauwatosa Village

$1,875

Highland Park rent is 12% higher than Wauwatosa average

Average Rent $1,875

$1,978

Wauwatosa Village rent is 18% higher than Wauwatosa average

Average Rent $1,978

How Wauwatosa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wauwatosa	$1,679
Madison	$1,784
Milwaukee	$1,575
La Crosse	$1,250
Appleton	$1,253
Brookfield	$1,880
Neenah	$1,252
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,575
Onalaska	$1,418
St. Francis, WI	$1,592
New Berlin, WI	$1,657
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
Port Washington, WI	$1,396
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 Wauwatosa 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.