1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in West Allis, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in West Allis, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,445 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in West Allis
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in West Allis
Compare West Allis's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 3 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Wausau | $805 |
| 7 | Menasha | $810 |
| 8 | Appleton | $823 |
| 9 | Superior | $830 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 11 | Beloit | $850 |
| 12 | Watertown | $850 |
| 13 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 14 | Plover | $860 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than West Allis.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs West Allis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa, WI | 2.8 mi | $1,165 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 6.2 mi | $1,033 | $-12 (-1%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 7.7 mi | $1,590 | +$545 (+52%) |
| Franklin, WI | 8.6 mi | $1,270 | +$225 (+22%) |
| Glendale, WI | 10.6 mi | $964 | $-81 (-8%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 11.3 mi | $890 | $-155 (-15%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 12.1 mi | $1,124 | +$79 (+8%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 12.2 mi | $960 | $-85 (-8%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 12.3 mi | $1,280 | +$235 (+22%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 12.6 mi | $1,350 | +$305 (+29%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 13.3 mi | $1,010 | $-35 (-3%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 15.3 mi | $1,170 | +$125 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in West Allis — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Allis?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in West Allis, Wisconsin is $1,045 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,445.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in West Allis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,800 ($3,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Allis expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
West Allis's 1-bedroom median of $1,045 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Allis rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, West Allis ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near West Allis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Milwaukee ($1,033), Glendale ($964), Saint Francis ($890).