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Rents in Wauwatosa are $173 above the Milwaukee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves the Wauwatosa area · no public office address, so no map pin
MKE Leasing has served the Milwaukee area since 2016, managing single-family homes and multi-unit properties in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, with leasing, tenant screening, maintenance and brokerage.
In their words: “From buying and selling investment property, property management, and tenant liaison services, we take pride in truly handling it all for you.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, many of them owners, mention quick responses, careful maintenance and a personable, professional team.
Serves the Wauwatosa area · no public office address, so no map pin
Durante & Rich Real Estate serves the Milwaukee area, managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes and small multi-unit properties in Southeast Wisconsin, Chicagoland and San Diego County, and also helps clients buy and sell.
In their words: “We specialize in managing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multi-unit properties with comprehensive tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, and legal compliance.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention timely maintenance responses, clear communication and quick resolution of issues.
Serves the Wauwatosa area · no public office address, so no map pin
Laborstetics serves the Milwaukee area and is listed as a property services company for owners in and around the city.
10125 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Dynamic Property Management, based in Wauwatosa, manages rental houses in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin, with leasing, tenant screening, rental analysis and brokerage.
In their words: “We focus on the long game, creating lasting partnerships and win-win outcomes that align our success directly with that of our owners.”
Bieck Management, started in 1977 and based in Wauwatosa, manages apartments, office, retail, commercial and light industrial properties in the Milwaukee area and elsewhere in Wisconsin, and also offers brokerage and consulting.
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Rents in Wauwatosa are $173 above the Milwaukee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$70 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Wauwatosa's typical asking rent is $173 (11.5%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Wauwatosa is number 3 of 8 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Cudahy, Franklin, Hales Corners. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 8 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa | $1,680 | +4.3% | 5 |
| Milwaukee | $1,443 | +4.7% | 41 |
| West Allis | $1,445 | +6.0% | 0 |
| Waukesha | $1,475 | +5.3% | 4 |
| West Bend | $1,177 | 3 | |
| Racine | $1,215 | +6.9% | 4 |
| Kenosha | $1,627 | +5.3% | 7 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 5 property management companies in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Milwaukee and Hales Corners, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Wauwatosa is $1,680 (September 2026); +4.3% over the past year and +26.5% over five years. About 39.2% of homes in Wauwatosa are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 5 property management companies in Wauwatosa, WI: 2 with an office in the city and 3 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Wauwatosa was $1,680 a month in September 2026, +4.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 8 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
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