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Average Rent in Wauwatosa 53213 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Wauwatosa 53213, Wauwatosa, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,258/mo
Lowest Available
$1,660/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Wauwatosa 53213
27 listed units across 2 buildings offering 2 bed units in Wauwatosa 53213 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $58/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 314, D1 | $2,661 | $2,518 | $143 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 326, D1 | $2,681 | $2,545 | $136 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 335, D1 | $2,673 | $2,538 | $135 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 414, D1 | $2,653 | $2,518 | $135 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 428, A1 | $1,771 | $1,687 | $84 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 221, A1 | $1,739 | $1,656 | $83 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 717, A1 | $1,750 | $1,667 | $83 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | Unit 631, A1 | $1,761 | $1,679 | $82 |
Wauwatosa 53213 vs Wauwatosa, WI Average
Wauwatosa 53213 is more expensive than the Wauwatosa, WI average by $166/mo (8%). The citywide average is $2,092/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wauwatosa 53213?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Wauwatosa 53213 is $2,258 per month across 4 apartment communities and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is Hawthorne Terrace starting at $1,660/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,258/mo.
Prices range from $1,660 to $2,396 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Wauwatosa 53213
Rent Prices by Apartment in Wauwatosa 53213
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Terrace | $1,660/mo | $1,845/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| The Enclave Luxury Apartments | $2,118/mo | $2,255/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
| Reserve at Wauwatosa | $2,273/mo | $2,326/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
| The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa | $2,340/mo | $2,340/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$90,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,258/mo.
Comfortable income
$108,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,660/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Cost of living in Wauwatosa 53213
We only have live rent data for Wauwatosa 53213 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,258 |
| Estimated total | $2,258/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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