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Rental Market Trends in Wisconsin

$1,230/month

Average Rent

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

+$30

Average Price Increase

Ranked 18th

Least Expensive Rent by State

29,493

Available Rentals

Coloma, WI

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Wisconsin?

As of July 2025, the average rent in Wisconsin is $1,230/month. When you rent an apartment in Wisconsin, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,103 per month for a studio, $1,230 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,443 for a two-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,897 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,103/month
474 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,230/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,443/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,897/month
1,290 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Wisconsin?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Wisconsin to live are Coloma, Random Lake and Marathon City.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Coloma
$204/month
703 Sq Ft
Random Lake
$301/month
600 Sq Ft
Marathon City
$371/month
750 Sq Ft
Colfax
$393/month
645 Sq Ft
Somerset
$397/month
400 Sq Ft
Whitelaw
$414/month
600 Sq Ft
Fairchild
$419/month
553 Sq Ft
Washburn
$439/month
588 Sq Ft
Augusta
$449/month
570 Sq Ft
Edgerton
$457/month
600 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Wisconsin?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Wisconsin to live are Elm Grove, Mequon and Muskego.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elm Grove
$2,058/month
855 Sq Ft
Mequon
$1,797/month
914 Sq Ft
Muskego
$1,768/month
918 Sq Ft
Bristol
$1,767/month
736 Sq Ft
Maple Bluff
$1,705/month
755 Sq Ft
Whitefish Bay
$1,685/month
844 Sq Ft
Delafield
$1,680/month
802 Sq Ft
Lodi
$1,640/month
645 Sq Ft
Verona
$1,637/month
821 Sq Ft
Pleasant Prairie
$1,626/month
847 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Wisconsin

29,493 Available Apartments for Rent

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