Wauwatosa, WI Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Wauwatosa is $1,157, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,124.
Average Rent in Wauwatosa, WI
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,157 | 3% | 910 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Wauwatosa, WI apartment is 910 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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.
Wauwatosa, WI Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7003%
- $701-$1,00038%
- $1,001-$1,50042%
- $1,501-$2,00014%
- > $2,0002%
Wauwatosa, WI Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Feb / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa, WI | $1,091 | $1,096 | $1,080 | $1,103 | $1,127 | $1,124 | $1,127 | $1,139 | $1,157 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
Average Rent in Wauwatosa, WI By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| Tosa Heights | $816 | ||||
| Sheraton Lawns | $816 | ||||
| Park Ridge | $816 | ||||
| Currie Park Estates | $816 | ||||
| Lovers Lane Estates | $856 | ||||
| Northeast Wauwatosa | $862 | ||||
| Mayfair Park | $1,191 | ||||
| Swan Park | $1,225 | ||||
| Southwest Wauwatosa | $1,225 | ||||
| Ravenswood | $1,225 | ||||
| Parkway Estates | $1,225 | ||||
| Fisher Woods | $1,225 | ||||
| Bluemound Manor | $1,225 | ||||
| Pasadena | $1,278 | ||||
| Milwaukee County Institutes | $1,278 | ||||
| Ludington Commons | $1,278 | ||||
| Historic Heights | $1,278 | ||||
| Glenview Heights | $1,278 | ||||
| Wellauer Park | $1,355 | ||||
| Wellauer Heights | $1,355 | ||||
| Wauwatosa Village | $1,355 | ||||
| Washington Highlands | $1,355 | ||||
| Tosa East Towne | $1,355 | ||||
| Pabst Park | $1,355 | ||||
| Olde Hillcrest | $1,355 | ||||
| Lowell Damon Woods | $1,355 | ||||
| Jennings Park | $1,355 | ||||
| Inglewood Heights | $1,355 | ||||
| Highland Park | $1,355 | ||||
| Charles Jacobus Park | $1,355 | ||||
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wauwatosa are Currie Park Estates, where the average rent goes for $816/month, Park Ridge, where renters pay $816/mo on average, and Sheraton Lawns, where the average rent goes for $816/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Tosa Heights ($816), Lovers Lane Estates ($856), and Northeast Wauwatosa ($862), where the asking prices are below the average Wauwatosa rent of $1,157/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Wauwatosa are Wauwatosa Village ($1,355), Wellauer Heights ($1,355) and Wellauer Park ($1,355).
Wauwatosa | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bluemound Manor is 10% lower than in Charles Jacobus Park
Bluemound Manor rent is 6% higher than Wauwatosa average
| Average Rent | $1,225 |
|---|
Charles Jacobus Park rent is 17% higher than Wauwatosa average
| Average Rent | $1,355 |
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How Does Wauwatosa Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $1,147 | 3% |
| West Allis | $914 | 4% |
| Shorewood | $1,226 | 2% |
| Whitefish Bay | $1,284 | 2% |
| Greenfield | $916 | 3% |
| Hales Corners | $1,138 | 6% |
| Brown Deer | $1,060 | 3% |
| Franklin | $1,073 | 2% |
| Oak Creek | $1,067 | 6% |
| Cudahy | $777 | 1% |
| Wauwatosa | $1,157 | 3% |
For more information about the Wauwatosa rental trends, check out our monthly rent report