Average Rent in Wisconsin

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Current Versus Historical Wisconsin Rents

Wisconsin rentals average $740 for a studio rental to $2,795 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 October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.07%) year-over-year from $678 to $677. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $769 (-41.13%) year-over-year from $1,869 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-4.73%) year-over-year from $1,233 to $1,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-2.26%) year-over-year from $1,663 to $1,625. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $234 (-9.63%) year-over-year from $2,432 to $2,198. 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 8.80% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.69	$677	$678 (-0.07%)	$934 (-27.53%)
1 BR	$19.85	$1,100	$1,869 (-41.13%)	$980 (12.24%)
2 BR	$16.77	$1,175	$1,233 (-4.73%)	$1,099 (6.88%)
3 BR	$18.18	$1,625	$1,663 (-2.26%)	$1,496 (8.65%)
4+ BR	$17.60	$2,198	$2,432 (-9.63%)	$2,930 (-25.00%)

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 $1,775 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lexington-Fayette, KY, with an average rent of $1,024, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wisconsin is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,963 per month.

Let's compare Wisconsin's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Wisconsin is 61.93% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.09% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Wisconsin are about 46.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 43.75% 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
Milwaukee, WI	$783	$1,006	$1,050	$1,050
Minneapolis, MN	$923	$1,320	$1,499	$1,495
Elgin, IL	$1,448	$1,475	$2,038	$2,038
Wheaton, IL	$1,475	$1,729	$2,299	$2,200
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$1,950	$2,225
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,182	$2,300	$2,400
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,004	$2,229	$2,150	$2,500
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,500
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,250	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,520	$1,890	$2,325	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin is currently around $2,490 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, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,857 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
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,098	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,347	$1,600	$2,465	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$1,995	$1,750
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	N/A	$1,700	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,381	$1,810	$2,500	$1,913
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,095	$1,500	$2,400	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,495	$1,945	$1,950
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,500	$2,000	$2,000
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,285	$1,543	$2,000	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,525	$2,275	$2,200
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,725	$2,075	$2,225
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,913	$2,673	$2,250
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,073	$2,495	$2,368
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,505	$2,295	$3,000	$2,490
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,865	$2,349	$2,998	$2,515
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,650	$2,390	$2,580
Tri-Taylor, Chicago, IL	$2,210	$2,361	$2,957	$2,596
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,279	$2,515	$3,675	$2,720
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,750	$3,998	$2,750
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,412	$2,870	$4,057	$2,876
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,297	$2,800	$3,875	$2,900
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,278	$2,650	$3,481	$2,900
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,890	$3,175	$2,908
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,328	$2,869	$3,809	$2,945
Goose Island, Chicago, IL	$1,925	$3,052	$4,273	$3,013
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,318	$2,800	$4,131	$3,015
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,595	$2,984	$4,048	$3,225
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,312	$2,695	$3,600	$3,857

Top Counties Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 37 counties located by Wisconsin. Some of these counties include Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN, and Palatine, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Milwaukee, WI. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Wisconsin.

Typically, rent for studios in Wisconsin is 34.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wisconsin is 45.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wisconsin is 59.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Milwaukee, WI	$783	$1,006	$1,050	$1,050
Minneapolis, MN	$923	$1,320	$1,499	$1,495
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$2,172	$1,950	$2,222
Libertyville, IL	$1,777	$1,795	$2,150	$2,304
Hanover, IL	N/A	$1,755	$2,300	$2,450
Elk Grove, IL	N/A	$1,825	$2,150	$2,475
Wheeling, IL	$1,200	$1,780	$2,000	$2,500
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,250	$2,500
Northfield, IL	N/A	$1,550	$2,348	$3,000
Vernon, IL	N/A	$1,813	$2,200	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Wisconsin. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,273.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,545. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Wisconsin is $1,873 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,447 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	$1,545	$2,195	$3,098	$2,400
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$2,298	$2,895	$2,500
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,895	$2,700	$3,973	$2,817
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,895	$2,500	$1,929
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,333	$1,450	$2,000	$1,750
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$2,658	$2,450
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,299	$2,757	$4,153	$3,150
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,200	$2,800	$2,895
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,710	$2,187	$2,000
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,873	$2,163	$2,273

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 $740 and an average price per square feet of $30.69. There are a total of 36 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $19.85. There are a total of 83 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 $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $16.77. There are a total of 164 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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.