What is the average apartment size in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI?

The average size for a Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI apartment is 837 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bay View?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Bay View is $1,762 per month, a 0.2% increase from last years average of $1,759.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bay View?

In Bay View, studios rent for $1,399 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,562 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,130 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,043 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bay View?

The typical apartment in Bay View offers about 837 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bay View?

Studio apartments in Bay View average 536 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 688 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,140 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,561 sq. ft.

Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bay View?

The typical rent budget in Bay View ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bay View?

In Bay View, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bay View is $1,762, a 0.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,759.

Studio Apartments at $1,399 offer the most budget-friendly option with 536 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 688 square feet for $1,562, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,130 offer 1,140 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,561 sq ft) for $3,043, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,762	837 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,399	536 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,562	688 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,130	1,140 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,043	1,561 sq. ft.

Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI have increased by 0.2% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,759 to $1,762.

What's the typical rent budget in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI?

1,684 or 40% of the households in Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI are renter-occupied while 2,534 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Bay View?

Concordia $794/month

Merrill Park $796/month

Riverwest $912/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,567/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Bay View?

Kilbourn Town $1,858/month

Juneau Town $1,986/month

Historic Third Ward $2,521/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Milwaukee, WI By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Historic Third Ward	$2,521
Juneau Town	$1,986
Kilbourn Town	$1,858
Bay View	$1,762
Walker's Point	$1,757
Harbor View	$1,757
Lower East Side	$1,715
Brewer's Hill	$1,690
Wyrick Park	$1,676
Northpoint	$1,673
Calumet Farms	$1,587
Yankee Hill	$1,572
Granville Station	$1,444
Castle Manor	$1,398
Euclid Park	$1,391
Murray Hill	$1,350
Halyard Park	$1,302
Avenues West	$1,263
Haymarket	$1,246
Timmerman West	$1,189
Dineen Park	$1,187
Jackson Park	$1,169
Northridge Lakes	$1,151
Historic Mitchell Street	$1,149
Riverwest	$912
Merrill Park	$796
Concordia	$794

Milwaukee | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bay View is 40% higher than in Avenues West

$1,762

Bay View rent is the same as Milwaukee average

Average Rent $1,762

$1,263

Avenues West rent is 28% lower than Milwaukee average

Average Rent $1,263

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bay View apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.