Average Rent In Wisconsin For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Wisconsin?
The average rent in Wisconsin for January 2024 is $1,153, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin is $1,178. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin is $955.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Wisconsin rent costs -16.4% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Wisconsin ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Wisconsin Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | WI | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,153 | $1,379 | -16.4% |
| M-o-M Change | -$2 | -$11 | -81.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $44 | -$14 | -414.3% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.2% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 4.0% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Wisconsin
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Wisconsin increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Wisconsin clocking in at $955, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,178 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $589/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Wisconsin check out:
- Best Places To Live In Wisconsin
- Cheapest Places To Live In Wisconsin
- Most Dangerous Cities In Wisconsin
Month Over Month Wisconsin Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Wisconsin has experienced a -$2 change in rent over the past month going from $1,155 to $1,153. That change comes out to -0.2%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Wisconsin:
Year Over Year Wisconsin Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Wisconsin changed $44 from $1,109 to $1,153. A change of $44 means that rents changed 4.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Wisconsin:
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