Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53217
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,720 (-6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,591 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,400 | -4.3% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,056 ±$420 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,530 | -5.9% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,238 ±$310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,830 | -6% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,660 ±$74 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,110 | $2,250 | -6.2% | $1,899–2,321 | $1,872 ±$342 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,440 | -7% | $2,043–2,497 | $2,902 ±$1,076 |
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 53217
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53216 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $937 |
| 53218 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,005 |
| 53215 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $989 |
| 53219 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,043 |
| 53214 | Milwaukee | $1,240 | $1,100 |
| 53220 | Milwaukee | $1,280 | $1,102 |
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.