Wauwatosa, WI Rent History
101 months of data, 2018–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$1,686
1-year change
+5.5%
$88/mo
5-year change
+26.1%
$349/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Wauwatosa
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,155/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $1,209/mo | +4.7% | +4.7% |
| 2020 | $1,255/mo | +3.8% | +8.7% |
| 2021 | $1,298/mo | +3.4% | +12.4% |
| 2022 | $1,440/mo | +10.9% | +24.7% |
| 2023 | $1,495/mo | +3.8% | +29.4% |
| 2024 | $1,575/mo | +5.4% | +36.4% |
| 2025 | $1,589/mo | +0.9% | +37.6% |
| 2026 | $1,675/mo | +5.4% | +45.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Wauwatosa changed since 2018?
Median rent in Wauwatosa, WI was $1,159 in 2018-03 and is $1,686 as of 2026-07 — a change of $527 per month over 8 years.
How much has Wauwatosa rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Wauwatosa, WI has changed +26.1% ($349 per month). The current median is $1,686.
Is rent in Wauwatosa going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Wauwatosa, WI has increased +5.5% ($88/mo). Current median: $1,686.