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Average Rent in West Allis, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in West Allis, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,991/mo
▲ +5.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,090/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in West Allis, WI
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Fair Park | $1,920 | ▲ $41 | $1,180 | 5 | 47 |
| West View | $1,553 | ▼ $87 | $962 | 2 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Allis, WI?
As of October 2026, the average rent in West Allis, WI is $1,991 per month across 7 apartment communities and 24 available units. Rents have increased $109 (5.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Cleveland Apartments starting at $1,090/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,991/mo.
Prices range from $1,090 to $2,500 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
West Allis, WI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,983 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,815 | -$168 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $1,770 | -$45 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $1,816 | +$46 | 6 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Allis, WI
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Allis, WI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Apartments | $1,090/mo | $1,090/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| The Landmark of West Allis | $1,225/mo | $1,329/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Element 84 Apartments | $1,750/mo | $2,189/mo | 13 | 3.1 |
| SoNa Lofts - West Allis Apartments | $1,858/mo | $1,858/mo | 1 | 2.9 |
| The Apiary Apartments | $1,995/mo | $2,198/mo | 2 | 5 |
| The West Living | $2,119/mo | $2,130/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| The Revv | $2,401/mo | $2,401/mo | 1 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West Allis, WI
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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
$80,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,991/mo.
Comfortable income
$96,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,090/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in West Allis, WI is $69,685 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in West Allis, WI
Overall prices in West Allis, 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 West Allis, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,991 |
| Utilities | $404 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $964 |
| Healthcare | $470 |
| Other goods and services | $752 |
| Estimated total | $5,088/mo |
Population
59,588
Median household income
$69,685
Census median rent
$1,012/mo
Census rent burden
24.6%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
21 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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