Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53204
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,210 (+6.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,004 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $860 | +8.1% | $837–1,023 | $921 ±$185 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $960 | +5.2% | $909–1,111 | $894 ±$108 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,140 | +6.1% | $1,089–1,331 | $967 ±$36 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,410 | +5.7% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,096 ±$53 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,540 | +4.5% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,319 ±$106 |
Small Area FMRs for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,263.
What renters pay in 53204
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53203 | Milwaukee | $1,890 | $1,855 |
| 53205 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $943 |
| 53202 | Milwaukee | $1,890 | $1,929 |
| 53206 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $940 |
| 53207 | Milwaukee | $1,320 | $1,218 |
| 53208 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,031 |
Fair Market Rents across Milwaukee County, WI · All WI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.