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Rental Market Trends in Wisconsin

$1,285/month

Average Rent

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

+$26

Average Price Increase

Ranked 20th

Least Expensive Rent by State

31,747

Available Rentals

Oshkosh, WI

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Wisconsin?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Wisconsin is $1,285/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 $1,142 per month for a studio, $1,285 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,507 for a two-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,979 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,142/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,285/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,979/month
1,298 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 Oshkosh, Green Bay and Racine.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oshkosh
$940/month
696 Sq Ft
Green Bay
$1,000/month
721 Sq Ft
Racine
$1,036/month
646 Sq Ft
La Crosse
$1,043/month
648 Sq Ft
Appleton
$1,089/month
771 Sq Ft
Janesville
$1,153/month
684 Sq Ft
Eau Claire
$1,159/month
675 Sq Ft
Sheboygan
$1,179/month
644 Sq Ft
Milwaukee
$1,221/month
641 Sq Ft
West Allis
$1,245/month
695 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Wisconsin?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Wisconsin to live are Madison, Kenosha and Waukesha.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Madison
$1,516/month
709 Sq Ft
Kenosha
$1,324/month
694 Sq Ft
Waukesha
$1,275/month
727 Sq Ft
West Allis
$1,245/month
695 Sq Ft
Milwaukee
$1,221/month
641 Sq Ft
Sheboygan
$1,179/month
644 Sq Ft
Eau Claire
$1,159/month
675 Sq Ft
Janesville
$1,153/month
684 Sq Ft
Appleton
$1,089/month
771 Sq Ft
La Crosse
$1,043/month
648 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Wisconsin

31,747 Available Apartments for Rent

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