Studio Apartment Rent in West Allis, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in West Allis, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,332 and +28% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Wausau | $725 |
| 8 | Appleton | $733 |
| 9 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 11 | Tomah | $740 |
| 12 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 13 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 14 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 15 | Plover | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Elm Grove | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than West Allis.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs West Allis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa, WI | 2.8 mi | $1,035 | +$105 (+11%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 4.6 mi | $1,147 | +$217 (+23%) |
| Elm Grove, WI | 4.9 mi | $1,210 | +$280 (+30%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 6.2 mi | $916 | $-14 (-2%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 7.7 mi | $1,410 | +$480 (+52%) |
| Franklin, WI | 8.6 mi | $1,130 | +$200 (+22%) |
| Glendale, WI | 10.6 mi | $1,411 | +$481 (+52%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 11.3 mi | $770 | $-160 (-17%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 12.1 mi | $734 | $-196 (-21%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 12.2 mi | $850 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 12.3 mi | $1,140 | +$210 (+23%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 12.6 mi | $1,200 | +$270 (+29%) |
Studio rent in West Allis — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in West Allis?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in West Allis, Wisconsin is $930 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,332.
What income do you need to afford a studio in West Allis?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,200 ($3,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is West Allis expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
West Allis's studio median of $930 is +28% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does West Allis rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, West Allis ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near West Allis?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Milwaukee ($916), Saint Francis ($770), Brown Deer ($734).