Rents in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro are climbing as 2025 comes to a close, moving against the broader national trend of easing prices.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that while many large metros are seeing relief, Milwaukee renters are facing renewed upward pressure.
That shift tightens the market at a time when affordability remains a key concern and is keeping certain, hard working folks squarely priced out of the area.
Milwaukee rents rise sharply, squeezing affordability
Milwaukee-Waukesha recorded a 4.5% year-over-year increase in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November…