Average Rent in West Milwaukee, WI
1 apartment buildings, 1 units. Asking prices last verified September 27, 2026, with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in West Milwaukee, WIAvg Rent
$1,600/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,600/mo
West Village Apartments
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
1
as of September 27, 2026
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Analysis
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West Milwaukee, WI Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Village Apartments 1215 S Westchester St, West Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA | $1,600 as of Sep 27 | $1,600 | $1.68/ft² | 3.5 (13) | 1 |
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West Milwaukee, WI neighborhoods
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West Milwaukee, WI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in West Milwaukee, WI is $1,600 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,600 at West Village Apartments to $1,600 at West Village Apartments.
Every price is a real asking rent from our most recent verified check (September 27, 2026). Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in West Milwaukee, WI, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in West Milwaukee, WI averages $1,600/mo. At the local median household income of $48,976, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in West Milwaukee, WI at $885/mo. The current tracked market average runs 81% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in West Milwaukee, WI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Milwaukee, WI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,600/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in West Milwaukee, WI is $48,976 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Milwaukee, WI
Overall prices in West Milwaukee, WI runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Milwaukee, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,600 |
| Utilities | $404 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $964 |
| Healthcare | $470 |
| Other goods and services | $752 |
| Estimated total | $4,697/mo |
Population
4,064
Median household income
$48,976
Census median rent
$885/mo
Census rent burden
25.9%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Wisconsin
How West Milwaukee, WI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs West Milwaukee, WI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $2,251 | +41% | +7% | 33 |
| Waukesha, WI | $1,663 | +4% | -2.9% | 14 |
| Altoona, WI | $1,485 | -7% | -5.5% | 10 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $2,491 | +56% | +5.7% | 8 |
| West Allis, WI | $1,664 | +4% | -6.2% | 7 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $1,207 | -25% | +23.1% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Milwaukee, WI?
The average rent in West Milwaukee, WI is $1,600 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices were last verified September 27, 2026.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in West Milwaukee, WI?
The lowest listed rent in West Milwaukee, WI was $1,600 per month when last verified September 27, 2026.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Milwaukee, WI?
2-bedroom apartments in West Milwaukee, WI average $1,600/mo. Units start from $1,600/mo across 1 units recently listed.
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