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Average Rent in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state in United States. It ranks #34 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 31 metropolitan areas in Wisconsin, 65 counties, 8 congressional districts, 400 zip codes, and 327 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Wisconsin is $1,490 which represents an increase of 1.02% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Wisconsin to rent places is Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA with an average rent of $1,983. The least expensive metropolitan area in Wisconsin to rent places is Platteville, WI MSA with an average rent of $809.

The most expensive county in Wisconsin to rent places is Ozaukee County with an average rent of $1,904. The least expensive county in Wisconsin to rent places is Price County with an average rent of $695.

The most expensive zip code in Wisconsin to rent places is 54627 with an average rent of $2,950. The least expensive zip code in Wisconsin to rent places is 54410 with an average rent of $550.

The most expensive city in Wisconsin to rent places is Okauchee, WI with an average rent of $4,200. The least expensive city in Wisconsin to rent places is Arpin, WI with an average rent of $550.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Wisconsin currently stands at $1,490.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Dane, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,760. This represents a difference of +18% when compared to Wisconsin.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,983, showing a more expensive of +33% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +25% when compared to the rent in Wisconsin.
$1,490
Wisconsin
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$1,760
+18%
Dane, county
$1,983
+33%
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA, msa
$1,859
+25%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA$1,983
Madison, WI MSA$1,760
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA$1,622
Sheboygan, WI MSA$1,598
Duluth, MN-WI MSA$1,552
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSA$1,548
Whitewater, WI MSA$1,515
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI MSA$1,486
Baraboo, WI MSA$1,419
Janesville, WI MSA$1,368

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Fond du Lac, WI MSA$1,200
Manitowoc, WI MSA$1,196
Wausau, WI MSA$1,187
Racine, WI MSA$1,162
WI NON MSA$1,114
Merrill, WI MSA$1,094
Menomonie, WI MSA$1,082
Zanesville, OH MSA$980
Marshfield-Wisconsin Rapids, WI MSA$972
Platteville, WI MSA$809

Counties in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Ozaukee County$1,904
Dane County$1,760
Waukesha County$1,715
St. Croix County$1,696
Manitowoc County$1,626
Pierce County$1,569
Door County$1,552
Douglas County$1,519
Milwaukee County$1,499
Waupaca County$1,486

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Wood County$946
Rusk County$927
Crawford County$867
Green Lake County$856
Lafayette County$829
Washburn County$829
Jackson County$809
Buffalo County$748
Pepin County$716
Price County$695

Zip Codes in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

54627$2,950
53911$2,850
53515$2,800
53146$2,625
53005$2,603
53069$2,585
53002$2,580
53191$2,500
53020$2,451
53012$2,410

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

54611$683
54763$682
54421$675
54949$643
53506$625
54228$625
54741$625
53088$613
53557$565
54410$550

Cities in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Okauchee, WI$4,200
Ettrick, WI$2,950
Arlington, WI$2,850
Winneconne, WI$2,817
Black Earth, WI$2,800
Allenton, WI$2,580
Williams Bay, WI$2,500
Brookfield, WI$2,457
Elkhart Lake, WI$2,451
Cedarburg, WI$2,445

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Durand, WI$679
Colby, WI$675
Independence, WI$652
Manawa, WI$643
Mishicot, WI$625
Avoca, WI$625
Fairchild, WI$625
Stockbridge, WI$613
Lowell, WI$565
Arpin, WI$550
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