Rent by ZIP · Milwaukee County
Rent in Milwaukee, WI 53228
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (-5.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,297 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,160 | -3.4% | $1,008–1,232 | $1,144 ±$1,014 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,260 | -4.8% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,242 ±$129 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,510 | -5.3% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,238 ±$185 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,860 | -5.4% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,857 ±$176 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $2,010 | -6.5% | $1,692–2,068 | – |
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 53228
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53227 | Milwaukee | $1,310 | $1,172 |
| 53226 | Milwaukee | $1,510 | $1,492 |
| 53225 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,031 |
| 53224 | Milwaukee | $1,290 | $1,093 |
| 53223 | Milwaukee | $1,260 | $1,156 |
| 53233 | Milwaukee | $1,210 | $1,103 |
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.