Wauwatosa, WI Rent History
103 months of data, 2018–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,680
1-year change
+4.2%
$68/mo
5-year change
+26.5%
$352/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Wauwatosa
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,121/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $1,177/mo | +5.0% | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $1,216/mo | +3.3% | +8.5% |
| 2021 | $1,260/mo | +3.6% | +12.4% |
| 2022 | $1,398/mo | +11.0% | +24.7% |
| 2023 | $1,453/mo | +3.9% | +29.6% |
| 2024 | $1,535/mo | +5.6% | +36.9% |
| 2025 | $1,602/mo | +4.4% | +42.9% |
| 2026 | $1,640/mo | +2.4% | +46.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Wauwatosa changed since 2018?
Median rent in Wauwatosa, WI was $1,125 in 2018-03 and is $1,680 as of 2026-09 — a change of $555 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 +26.5% ($352 per month). The current median is $1,680.
Is rent in Wauwatosa going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Wauwatosa, WI has increased +4.2% ($68/mo). Current median: $1,680.