Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53218
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,210 (+4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,067 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $890 | +4.5% | $837–1,023 | $435 ±$112 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $970 | +4.1% | $909–1,111 | $817 ±$50 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,160 | +4.3% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,005 ±$55 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,430 | +4.2% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,259 ±$71 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,550 | +3.9% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,457 ±$200 |
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 53218
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53217 | Milwaukee | $1,720 | $1,660 |
| 53219 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,043 |
| 53216 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $937 |
| 53220 | Milwaukee | $1,280 | $1,102 |
| 53215 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $989 |
| 53221 | Milwaukee | $1,320 | $1,184 |
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.