Average Rent in Wisconsin

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Current Versus Historical Wisconsin Rents

Wisconsin rentals average $0 for a 2-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $173 (-18.80%) year-over-year from $918 to $745. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $127 (-13.04%) year-over-year from $972 to $845. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-6.79%) year-over-year from $1,100 to $1,025. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $70 (-4.76%) year-over-year from $1,466 to $1,397. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (19.05%) year-over-year from $2,098 to $2,498. 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 15.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 37.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)

Historical Rents in Wisconsin

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Top Cities Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Wisconsin. The average rent in Wisconsin is currently $2,271 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Toledo, OH, with an average rent of $825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wisconsin is Evanston, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,730 per month.

Let's compare Wisconsin's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Wisconsin are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Wisconsin in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Toledo, OH	N/A	$660	$800	$825
Detroit, MI	N/A	$1,195	$1,200	$1,275
Chicago, IL	$1,395	$1,887	$2,250	$2,165
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,186	$2,350	$2,253
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,699	$2,271
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,523	$2,300	$2,400
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,490	$2,250	$2,560
Oak Park, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,650	$2,650
Evanston, IL	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$2,730

Top Neighborhoods Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Uptown, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin is currently around $2,202 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,202. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Wisconsin's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Wisconsin, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $3,100 average rent per month, The Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Wisconsin. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,018	$1,175	$1,238	$1,250
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,198	$1,650	$2,233	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,188	$1,525	$1,900	$1,650
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,675	$2,195	$1,814
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,150	$1,600	$1,900
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,450	$1,595	$2,100
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,725	$1,925	$2,200
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,700	$1,675	$2,200
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,900	$2,200	$2,203
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,100	$2,150	$2,295
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$1,900	$2,798	$2,439
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,200	$2,900	$2,700
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,407	$2,900	$2,725
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,413	$2,600	$2,842	$2,863
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,785	$2,400	$3,798	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,400	$3,200	$3,100

Top Counties Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 16 counties located by Wisconsin. Some of these counties include Lucas, OH, Wayne, MI, and Kane, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lucas, OH. It's average rent per month is $850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Will, IL is the most expensive county by Wisconsin.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wisconsin is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wisconsin is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lucas, OH	N/A	$668	$825	$850
Wayne, MI	N/A	$1,148	$1,300	$1,397
Kane, IL	$1,325	$1,495	$2,000	$2,100
Cook, IL	$1,395	$1,850	$2,200	$2,200
Oakland, MI	N/A	$1,395	$2,000	$2,200
McHenry, IL	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$2,300
Washtenaw, MI	$2,120	$1,900	$2,125	$2,425
DuPage, IL	N/A	$1,850	$2,283	$2,441
Lake, IL	$1,425	$2,038	$2,200	$2,500
Will, IL	N/A	$1,250	$2,200	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Wisconsin

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Wisconsin. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,071.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Wisconsin. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$1,700	$1,995	$2,048
60615, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,460	$1,895	$2,095
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$1,450	$2,050	$2,100
60641, Chicago, IL	$948	$1,450	$1,750	$2,000

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 $1,800. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wisconsin?

A reasonable rent price in Wisconsin is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.