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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 325 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 1.06% 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 $1,975. The least expensive metropolitan area in Wisconsin to rent places is Platteville, WI MSA with an average rent of $808.

The most expensive county in Wisconsin to rent places is Ozaukee County with an average rent of $1,913. The least expensive county in Wisconsin to rent places is Price County with an average rent of $694.

The most expensive zip code in Wisconsin to rent places is 53128 with an average rent of $4,100. 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 $1,761. 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 $1,975, 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 $1,856. This constitutes a more expensive by +25% when compared to the rent in Wisconsin.
$1,490
Wisconsin
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$1,761
+18%
Dane, county
$1,975
+33%
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA, msa
$1,856
+25%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 24 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA$1,975
Madison, WI MSA$1,760
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA$1,620
Sheboygan, WI MSA$1,590
Duluth, MN-WI MSA$1,561
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSA$1,548
Whitewater, WI MSA$1,529
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI MSA$1,492
Baraboo, WI MSA$1,415
Janesville, WI MSA$1,364

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Fond du Lac, WI MSA$1,204
Manitowoc, WI MSA$1,195
Wausau, WI MSA$1,189
Racine, WI MSA$1,165
WI NON MSA$1,118
Merrill, WI MSA$1,094
Menomonie, WI MSA$1,061
Zanesville, OH MSA$969
Marshfield-Wisconsin Rapids, WI MSA$969
Platteville, WI MSA$808

Counties in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Ozaukee County$1,913
Dane County$1,761
Waukesha County$1,714
St. Croix County$1,706
Manitowoc County$1,619
Pierce County$1,566
Door County$1,556
Douglas County$1,521
Milwaukee County$1,500
Waupaca County$1,492

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Wood County$946
Rusk County$928
Crawford County$872
Green Lake County$861
Washburn County$852
Lafayette County$828
Jackson County$804
Buffalo County$755
Pepin County$719
Price County$694

Zip Codes in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

53128$4,100
53125$4,000
54627$2,950
53515$2,800
53002$2,657
53146$2,625
53005$2,558
53069$2,548
53191$2,500
53020$2,450

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

54611$685
54763$680
54421$669
54949$648
54741$626
53506$625
54228$625
53088$613
53557$565
54410$550

Cities in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Okauchee, WI$4,200
Genoa City, WI$4,100
Fontana, WI$4,000
Ettrick, WI$2,950
Winneconne, WI$2,831
Black Earth, WI$2,800
Allenton, WI$2,657
Williams Bay, WI$2,500
Elkhart Lake, WI$2,450
Mequon, WI$2,446

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Ridgeland, WI$680
Durand, WI$678
Colby, WI$669
Manawa, WI$648
Fairchild, WI$626
Mishicot, WI$625
Avoca, WI$625
Stockbridge, WI$613
Lowell, WI$565
Arpin, WI$550
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