Last updated October 3, 2026

Average Rent in Wauwatosa 53213 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Wauwatosa 53213, Wauwatosa, WI. Updated daily.

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Market Average

$2,088/mo

▼ 4% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,368/mo

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Wauwatosa 53213 vs Wauwatosa, WI Average

Wauwatosa 53213 is the same price as the Wauwatosa, WI average . The citywide average is $2,088/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wauwatosa 53213?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Wauwatosa 53213 is $2,088 per month across 5 apartment communities and 46 available units. Rents have decreased $87 (4%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Hawthorne Terrace starting at $1,368/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,662/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,369/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,571/mo.

Prices range from $1,368 to $4,518 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 14 units are currently listed.

Wauwatosa 53213 Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
September 2026	$2,055	-	5
October 2026	$1,996	-$59	5

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Wauwatosa 53213

1 Bed

$1,662

from $1,368 · 20 units

2 Bed

$2,369

from $1,935 · 20 units

3 Bed

$2,571

from $2,510 · 6 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Wauwatosa 53213

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Hawthorne Terrace	$1,368/mo	$1,392/mo	2	4.8
Reserve at Wauwatosa	$1,511/mo	$2,061/mo	21	4.3
The Enclave Luxury Apartments	$1,545/mo	$1,775/mo	11	4.7
The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa	$1,647/mo	$2,100/mo	4	4.8
State Street Station	$1,695/mo	$2,756/mo	8	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wauwatosa 53213

What is the average rent in Wauwatosa 53213?

The average rent in Wauwatosa 53213 is $2,088 per month as of October 2026, based on 46 units across 5 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Wauwatosa 53213?

Rent in Wauwatosa 53213 has decreased $87 (4%) over the past month. The current average is $2,088/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Wauwatosa 53213?

The most affordable apartment in Wauwatosa 53213 is Hawthorne Terrace with units starting at $1,368/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa 53213?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Wauwatosa 53213 averages $1,662/mo, with prices starting at $1,368/mo across 20 available units.

How many apartments are available in Wauwatosa 53213?

There are 46 units available across 5 apartment communities in Wauwatosa 53213.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wauwatosa 53213?

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 53213 is $93,859 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Wauwatosa 53213

Overall prices in Wauwatosa 53213 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 53213's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,088	daily refresh
Utilities	$404	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$507	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$964	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$470	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$752	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,185/mo	$62,219/year

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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