Last updated August 19, 2026

Average Rent in Wauwatosa, WI & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Wauwatosa, WI. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,665/mo

Lowest Available

$1,420/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Price Cuts This Week in Wauwatosa, WI

27 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Wauwatosa, WI 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

See today's prices on all 15 listed units

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wauwatosa, WI?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,665 per month across 4 apartment communities and 15 available units.

The most affordable option is Hawthorne Terrace starting at $1,420/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,665/mo.

Prices range from $1,420 to $1,779 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Wauwatosa, WI

1 Bed

$1,665

from $1,420 · 15 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Wauwatosa, WI

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Hawthorne Terrace	$1,420/mo	$1,448/mo	2	4.8
The Enclave Luxury Apartments	$1,594/mo	$1,717/mo	7	4.7
The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa	$1,614/mo	$1,687/mo	2	4.8
Reserve at Wauwatosa	$1,656/mo	$1,672/mo	4	4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wauwatosa, WI

What is the average rent in Wauwatosa, WI?

The average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,665 per month as of August 2026, based on 15 units across 4 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Wauwatosa, WI?

The current average rent in Wauwatosa, WI is $1,665/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Wauwatosa, WI?

The most affordable apartment in Wauwatosa, WI is Hawthorne Terrace with units starting at $1,420/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa, WI averages $1,665/mo, with prices starting at $1,420/mo across 15 available units.

How many apartments are available in Wauwatosa, WI?

There are 15 units available across 4 apartment communities in Wauwatosa, WI.

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

$67,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,665/mo.

Comfortable income

$80,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,420/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.

Cost of living in Wauwatosa, WI

We only have live rent data for Wauwatosa, WI so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,665	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,665/mo	$19,980/year

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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