Average Rent in Wauwatosa, WI
5 apartment buildings, 46 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Wauwatosa, WICheapest
$1,368/mo
Hawthorne Terrace
Properties
5
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Units
46
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Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Wauwatosa, WI.
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Wauwatosa, WI Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hawthorne Terrace
7700 Portland Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
Reserve at Wauwatosa
6100 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
The Enclave Luxury Apartments
1200 N 62nd St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa
1215 N 62nd St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
State Street Station
7400 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne Terrace 7700 Portland Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA | $1,368 | $1,392 | $1.95/ft² | 4.8 (76) | 2 |
| 2 | Reserve at Wauwatosa 6100 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA | $1,511 | $2,061 | $1.67/ft² | 4.3 (66) | 21 |
| 3 | The Enclave Luxury Apartments 1200 N 62nd St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA | $1,545 | $1,775 | $2.12/ft² | 4.7 (68) | 11 |
| 4 | The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa 1215 N 62nd St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA | $1,647 | $2,100 | $2.16/ft² | 4.8 (99) | 4 |
| 5 | State Street Station 7400 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA | $1,695 | $2,756 | $2.98/ft² | 4.7 (65) | 8 |
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Hawthorne Terrace
4.8 (76)7700 Portland Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
Reserve at Wauwatosa
4.3 (66)6100 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
The Enclave Luxury Apartments
4.7 (68)1200 N 62nd St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa
4.8 (99)1215 N 62nd St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
State Street Station
4.7 (65)7400 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213, USA
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Wauwatosa, WI neighborhoods
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Wauwatosa, WI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $2,088 per month, based on 46 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,368 at Hawthorne Terrace to $4,518 at State Street Station.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,662/mo | $1,368/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $2,369/mo | $1,935/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $2,571/mo | $2,510/mo | 6 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Wauwatosa, WI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Wauwatosa, WI averages $1,662/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,369/mo. At the local median household income of $93,859, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Wauwatosa, WI at $1,373/mo. The current tracked market average runs 52% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Wauwatosa, WI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wauwatosa, WI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$84,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,088/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,368/mo), you need to earn at least $55,000/year.
Median household income in Wauwatosa, WI is $93,859 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Wauwatosa, WI
Overall prices in Wauwatosa, WI runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Wauwatosa, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,088 |
| Utilities | $404 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $964 |
| Healthcare | $470 |
| Other goods and services | $752 |
| Estimated total | $5,185/mo |
Population
47,718
Median household income
$93,859
Census median rent
$1,373/mo
Census rent burden
27.7%
Median age
38.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Wisconsin
How Wauwatosa, WI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Wauwatosa, WI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $2,153 | +3% | -4% | 24 |
| Waukesha, WI | $1,602 | -23% | -1.2% | 14 |
| Altoona, WI | $1,544 | -26% | -0.5% | 10 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $2,197 | +5% | -1.3% | 8 |
| West Allis, WI | $1,885 | -10% | +5.5% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wauwatosa, WI?
The average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $2,088 per month, based on 46 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Wauwatosa, WI?
The median asking rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $2,062 per month, computed from 46 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,088/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wauwatosa, WI?
The lowest available rent in Wauwatosa, WI starts at $1,368 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI?
1-bedroom apartments in Wauwatosa, WI average $1,662/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,368/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI?
2-bedroom apartments in Wauwatosa, WI average $2,369/mo. Units start from $1,935/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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