Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53220
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (-4.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,078 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $1,030 | -2.9% | $900–1,100 | $892 ±$206 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $1,120 | -4.5% | $963–1,177 | $941 ±$29 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,340 | -4.5% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,102 ±$24 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,650 | -4.8% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,417 ±$96 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,790 | -5.6% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,750 ±$288 |
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 53220
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53219 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,043 |
| 53221 | Milwaukee | $1,320 | $1,184 |
| 53218 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,005 |
| 53222 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,057 |
| 53217 | Milwaukee | $1,720 | $1,660 |
| 53223 | Milwaukee | $1,260 | $1,156 |
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.