Average Rent in Wisconsin

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Current Versus Historical Wisconsin Rents

Wisconsin rentals average $913 for a studio rental to $2,095 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $435 (57.24%) year-over-year from $760 to $1,195. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,088 (-51.89%) year-over-year from $2,097 to $1,009. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-19.00%) year-over-year from $1,228 to $995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $176 (10.83%) year-over-year from $1,624 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $465 (-19.89%) year-over-year from $2,338 to $1,873. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 13.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.17	$1,195	$760 (57.24%)	$925 (29.19%)
1 BR	$20.02	$1,009	$2,097 (-51.89%)	$977 (3.31%)
2 BR	$16.91	$995	$1,228 (-19.00%)	$1,127 (-11.71%)
3 BR	$15.62	$1,800	$1,624 (10.83%)	$1,495 (20.43%)
4+ BR	$14.92	$1,873	$2,338 (-19.89%)	$1,848 (1.35%)

Historical Rents in Wisconsin

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Top Cities Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Wisconsin. The average rent in Wisconsin is currently $1,595 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Indianapolis, IN, with an average rent of $950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wisconsin is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,775 per month.

Let's compare Wisconsin's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Wisconsin is 4.11% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.22% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Wisconsin are about 29.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Wisconsin in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Paul, MN	$795	$895	$1,155	$1,025
Milwaukee, WI	$1,400	$903	$1,150	$1,100
Minneapolis, MN	$887	$1,345	$1,795	$1,750
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,034	$2,300	$2,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,498	$2,300
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$2,126	$2,349	$2,349
Aurora, IL	$1,275	$1,695	$2,199	$2,400
Evanston, IL	$2,450	$2,250	$2,400	$2,550
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,475	$2,600
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,913	$2,275	$2,775

Top Neighborhoods Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin is currently around $2,273 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Wisconsin's average rent, which is only $1,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, Bucktown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Wisconsin. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,350	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,300	$1,450	$1,538
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,850	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,725	$1,800
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,063	$1,125	$1,800	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,733	$2,588	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,463	$2,100	$1,925
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,785	$2,875	$2,000
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,950	$2,450	$2,023
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$2,650	$1,650	$1,900	$2,075
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,595	$1,995	$2,095
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,450	$2,100	$2,100
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$1,565	$1,798	$2,250
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,595	$2,295
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,925	$2,150	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,261	$2,401
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,673	$2,355	$2,445
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,100	$2,565
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,925	$2,595
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,169	$2,100	$2,700	$2,750
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,900	$2,550	$4,000	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,350	$3,200	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,175	$2,500	$3,763	$2,909
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,350	$2,350	$2,800	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,915	$2,445	$3,435	$3,300
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,900	$3,700	$3,400
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,550	$3,100	$3,500

Top Counties Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 39 counties located by Wisconsin. Some of these counties include St. Paul, MN, Milwaukee, WI, and Minneapolis, MN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,275. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Center, Indianapolis, IN. Its average rent per month is $975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, Northfield, IL is the most expensive county by Wisconsin.

Typically, rent for studios in Wisconsin is 5.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wisconsin is 37.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wisconsin is 50.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Paul, MN	$795	$895	$1,155	$1,025
Milwaukee, WI	$1,400	$903	$1,150	$1,100
Minneapolis, MN	$887	$1,345	$1,795	$1,750
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$2,300
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,985	$2,336	$2,392
Hanover, IL	N/A	$1,450	$2,300	$2,400
Wheeling, IL	$1,300	$1,595	$2,150	$2,425
Libertyville, IL	N/A	$2,180	$2,275	$2,663
Vernon, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,300	$3,195
Northfield, IL	N/A	$2,073	$2,500	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Wisconsin. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,480. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Wisconsin is $1,825 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,425 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Wisconsin. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,627	$2,150	$3,125	$2,450
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$3,095	$2,695
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,845	$2,500	$3,600	$2,895
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,480	$1,800	$2,525	$1,950
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,400	$1,850	$1,595
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,100	$2,650	$2,473
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,500	$4,200	$2,756
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,225	$2,700	$3,100
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,825	$2,150	$2,045
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,435	$1,798	$2,425	$2,380

Frequently Asked Questions - Wisconsin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Wisconsin?

The average monthly rental price for Wisconsin apartments for rent is approximately $1,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Wisconsin rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Wisconsin.

How much is a studio apartment in Wisconsin?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $913 and an average price per square feet of $29.17. There are a total of 34 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Wisconsin.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Wisconsin?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,015 and an average price per square feet of $20.02. There are a total of 94 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wisconsin.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Wisconsin?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,298 and an average price per square feet of $16.91. There are a total of 198 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wisconsin.

How have rent prices in Wisconsin changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Wisconsin can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.57%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.52%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wisconsin?

A reasonable rent price in Wisconsin is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.