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Average Rent in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state in United States. It ranks #35 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 31 metropolitan areas in Wisconsin, 65 counties, 8 congressional districts, 399 zip codes, and 324 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Wisconsin is $1,489 which represents an increase of 1.1% 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 $1,955. The least expensive metropolitan area in Wisconsin to rent places is Platteville, WI MSA with an average rent of $775.

The most expensive county in Wisconsin to rent places is Ozaukee County with an average rent of $1,907. The least expensive county in Wisconsin to rent places is Price County with an average rent of $691.

The most expensive zip code in Wisconsin to rent places is 53125 with an average rent of $4,000. 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 $1,489.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Dane, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,762. 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 $1,955, showing a more expensive of +31% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,848. This constitutes a more expensive by +24% when compared to the rent in Wisconsin.
$1,489
Wisconsin
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$1,762
+18%
Dane, county
$1,955
+31%
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA, msa
$1,848
+24%
USA, us

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

Metropolitan Areas in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL-IN-WI MSA$1,955
Madison, WI MSA$1,758
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI MSA$1,615
Whitewater, WI MSA$1,597
Duluth, MN-WI MSA$1,589
Sheboygan, WI MSA$1,573
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSA$1,551
Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI MSA$1,488
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA$1,409
Baraboo, WI MSA$1,397

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Wausau, WI MSA$1,201
Manitowoc, WI MSA$1,188
Racine, WI MSA$1,179
Monroe, WI MSA$1,135
WI NON MSA$1,125
Merrill, WI MSA$1,108
Menomonie, WI MSA$1,052
Marshfield-Wisconsin Rapids, WI MSA$972
Zanesville, OH MSA$952
Platteville, WI MSA$775

Counties in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Ozaukee County$1,907
Dane County$1,762
Waukesha County$1,721
St. Croix County$1,712
Manitowoc County$1,612
Door County$1,564
Pierce County$1,541
Douglas County$1,530
Milwaukee County$1,502
Waupaca County$1,497

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Washburn County$955
Wood County$951
Rusk County$934
Crawford County$906
Green Lake County$863
Buffalo County$833
Lafayette County$829
Jackson County$816
Pepin County$738
Price County$691

Zip Codes in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

53125$4,000
53191$3,438
53128$3,400
54627$2,950
53139$2,900
53515$2,800
53002$2,700
53020$2,453
53005$2,453
53069$2,413

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

54555$691
54611$689
54763$675
54949$675
54421$660
53806$658
54741$628
53506$625
53088$619
54410$550

Cities in Wisconsin

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Okauchee, WI$4,200
Fontana, WI$4,000
Williams Bay, WI$3,438
Genoa City, WI$3,400
Ettrick, WI$2,950
Winneconne, WI$2,850
Black Earth, WI$2,800
Allenton, WI$2,700
Elkhart Lake, WI$2,453
Mequon, WI$2,451

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Ridgeland, WI$675
Manawa, WI$675
Durand, WI$674
Colby, WI$660
Cassville, WI$658
Fairchild, WI$628
Avoca, WI$625
Stockbridge, WI$619
Spooner, WI$600
Arpin, WI$550
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