What is the average apartment size in West Milwaukee?

The average size for a West Milwaukee, WI apartment is 819 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 West Milwaukee?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in West Milwaukee is $1,065 per month, a 1.87% increase from last year’s average of $1,046.

What is the average apartment size in West Milwaukee?

The typical apartment in West Milwaukee offers about 819 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

West Milwaukee, WI Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in West Milwaukee ranges from to per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

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

In West Milwaukee, 67% of households rent while 33% 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 West Milwaukee is $1,065, a 1.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,046.

One-bedroom apartments provide 625 square feet for $866, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,278 offer 1,006 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in West Milwaukee, WI

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,065	819 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$866	625 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,278	1,006 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

West Milwaukee, WI rent trends

Rental prices in West Milwaukee, WI have increased by 1.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,046 to $1,065.

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

The largest share of rentals in West Milwaukee, WI (52%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

1,339 or 67% of the households in West Milwaukee, WI are renter-occupied while 651 or 33% are owner-occupied.

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How West Milwaukee Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
West Milwaukee	$1,065
Brookfield	$1,852
Madison	$1,797
Milwaukee	$1,577
Oshkosh	$1,145
Neenah	$1,230
La Crosse	$1,230
Appleton	$1,243
Menomonee Falls	$1,766
Germantown	$1,580
Shorewood	$1,710
Hales Corners	$1,616
Greendale	$1,366
Hartland	$1,510
Jackson	$1,623
Sussex	$1,587

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 West 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.