Average Rent in Wisconsin

Home » WI

Current Versus Historical Wisconsin Rents

Wisconsin rentals average $750 for a studio rental to $1,923 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,200, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $5 (0.61%) year-over-year from $735 to $740. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $931 (-47.30%) year-over-year from $1,969 to $1,038. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $70 (5.69%) year-over-year from $1,230 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $244 (-15.05%) year-over-year from $1,623 to $1,379. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $348 (-15.85%) year-over-year from $2,198 to $1,850. 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 down by 15.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.51	$740	$735 (0.61%)	$908 (-18.59%)
1 BR	$20.45	$1,038	$1,969 (-47.30%)	$982 (5.69%)
2 BR	$17.73	$1,300	$1,230 (5.69%)	$1,116 (16.49%)
3 BR	$16.82	$1,379	$1,623 (-15.05%)	$1,479 (-6.76%)
4+ BR	$19.07	$1,850	$2,198 (-15.85%)	$2,572 (-28.06%)

Historical Rents in Wisconsin

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Wisconsin. The average rent in Wisconsin is currently $1,550 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lexington-Fayette, KY, with an average rent of $980, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wisconsin is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare Wisconsin's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Wisconsin is 19.93% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.73% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Wisconsin are about 30.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.83% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Wisconsin in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Paul, MN	$899	$895	$1,105	$1,040
Milwaukee, WI	$900	$925	$1,088	$1,050
Minneapolis, MN	$897	$1,200	$1,615	$1,398
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$1,900
Wheaton, IL	$1,300	$1,899	$2,349	$2,299
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,200	$2,250	$2,393
Evanston, IL	$2,413	$2,295	$2,395	$2,535
Skokie, IL	N/A	$2,075	$2,250	$2,600
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,900	$2,350	$2,750
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$1,750	$2,525	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Austin. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin is currently around $2,321 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Wisconsin's average rent, which is only $1,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,960 average rent per month, DePaul 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	$1,390	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,038	$1,149	$1,525	$1,575
Austin, Chicago, IL	$850	$699	$1,775	$1,600
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,500	$2,600	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,450	$1,750	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,700	$1,923
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,425	$1,800	$1,893	$1,973
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,545	$2,000	$1,998
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,975	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,348	$1,595	$1,950	$2,100
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,900	$2,595	$2,150
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$1,975	$2,075	$2,263
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,266	$2,266
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,475	$1,995	$2,550	$2,375
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,100	$3,100	$2,395
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,595	$2,045	$2,397
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,600	$2,365	$2,450
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,550	$3,750	$2,750
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,598	$4,000	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,335	$3,200	$2,800
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,250	$2,750	$2,800
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	$1,473	$2,043	$2,725	$2,925
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,935	$2,500	$3,500	$2,999
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,600	$2,125	$2,775	$3,100
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,395	$2,973	$3,195
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,550	$3,200
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,515	$3,750	$3,500
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,463	$3,500	$3,960

Top Counties Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 43 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 $2,050. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Columbus, OH. Its average rent per month is $1,035. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Wisconsin.

Typically, rent for studios in Wisconsin is 35.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wisconsin is 43.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wisconsin is 49.31% 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	$899	$895	$1,105	$1,040
Milwaukee, WI	$900	$925	$1,088	$1,050
Minneapolis, MN	$897	$1,200	$1,615	$1,398
Algonquin, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,923	$2,050
Palatine, IL	N/A	$2,180	$1,900	$2,200
Wheeling, IL	$1,300	$1,743	$2,100	$2,400
Hanover, IL	N/A	$1,710	$2,300	$2,400
Libertyville, IL	$1,550	$1,900	$2,200	$2,500
Moraine, IL	$1,425	$2,195	$2,639	$2,627
Vernon, IL	N/A	$1,550	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Wisconsin. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,325. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60804, Cicero, IL at $1,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 60614, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $34 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Wisconsin is $1,844 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,403 per month. Which comes out to $26 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	$1,503	$2,100	$3,125	$2,350
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,000	$3,000	$2,400
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,600	$3,200
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,850	$2,500	$1,955
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,450	$1,950	$1,650
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,695	$2,495
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,500	$4,100	$3,150
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,793	$2,150	$2,800	$2,900
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,775	$2,150	$2,150
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,838	$2,398	$2,398

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 $1,200. 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 $750 and an average price per square feet of $29.51. There are a total of 45 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 $1,008 and an average price per square feet of $20.45. There are a total of 100 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 $1,273 and an average price per square feet of $17.73. There are a total of 194 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wisconsin?

A reasonable rent price in Wisconsin is around $960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.