Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,510 (-1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,409 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,180 | 0% | $1,062–1,298 | $1,261 ±$680 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $1,290 | -1.6% | $1,143–1,397 | $1,179 ±$231 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,540 | -1.9% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,492 ±$126 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,900 | -2.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,657 ±$107 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $2,050 | -2.9% | $1,791–2,189 | – |
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 53226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53225 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,031 |
| 53227 | Milwaukee | $1,310 | $1,172 |
| 53224 | Milwaukee | $1,290 | $1,093 |
| 53228 | Milwaukee | $1,430 | $1,238 |
| 53223 | Milwaukee | $1,260 | $1,156 |
| 53222 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,057 |
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.