Biggest seasonal rent swings in Wisconsin

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Wisconsin cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Wauwatosa ranks first, with a swing of 3.3% between January and July.
Across all 6 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,627/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

6 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	WauwatosaWI Pop. 49KCompare →	3.3%	January	July	$1,680/mo
02	RacineWI Pop. 78KCompare →	1.9%	January	April	$1,215/mo
03	KenoshaWI Pop. 99KCompare →	1.8%	February	May	$1,627/mo
04	MilwaukeeWI Pop. 567KCompare →	1.3%	December	June	$1,443/mo
05	West AllisWI Pop. 60KCompare →	0.9%	February	April	$1,445/mo
06	MadisonWI Pop. 278KCompare →	0.7%	January	June	$1,837/mo