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Shorewood, WI

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A delightful lakefront community in the Milwaukee suburbs

Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Low Crime College Lake River Parks Nature Outdoors Historic Affordable

Shorewood is a large village just north of Milwaukee, bordered by the Milwaukee River to the West and Lake Michigan to the East. The close proximity to the city, low crime rate, and highly-rated public schools combine to make Shorewood one of the most popular communities in the region for commuters, especially those raising families.

The landscape is mainly composed of residential neighborhoods, with a mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes making up the diverse rental market. Oakland Avenue runs through the center of town, forming the commercial backbone of the community—charming cafes and unpretentious neighborhood bars intermingle with supermarkets and specialty shops within just a few blocks of most residents. The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee sits just off the south side of the village, making it an excellent location for students, faculty, and staff.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Shorewood, WI is $955 for a studio, $1,339 for one bedroom, $1,680 for two bedrooms, and $2,563 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shorewood has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,339/month
759 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Lake Bluff Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

508 Students

7
out of 10

Atwater Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

478 Students

7
out of 10

Shorewood Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

287 Students

4
out of 10

Shorewood High

Public

Grades 9-12

636 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Urban Ecology Center-Riverside Park
  • Lincoln Park - Glendale
  • The Milwaukee Art Museum
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • The Pabst Theater

Airports

  • General Mitchell International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.