Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53221
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (-3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,119 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $1,050 | -1.9% | $927–1,133 | $934 ±$63 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,150 | -3.5% | $999–1,221 | $896 ±$73 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,370 | -3.6% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,184 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,690 | -4.1% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,247 ±$96 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,830 | -4.9% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,384 ±$100 |
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 53221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53220 | Milwaukee | $1,280 | $1,102 |
| 53222 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,057 |
| 53219 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,043 |
| 53223 | Milwaukee | $1,260 | $1,156 |
| 53218 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,005 |
| 53224 | Milwaukee | $1,290 | $1,093 |
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.