Wisconsin rental market

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Last updated August 26, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for houses in Wisconsin is $1,895.

Average rent

$1,895

Month-over-month change

-$65

Year-over-year change

-$100

Avg. Days On Market

44

Available rentals

1,229

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for houses is $360 to $19,800.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$040
$50011
$6008
$70013
$80022
$90043
$1,00041
$1,10052
$1,20066
$1,30091
$1,40099
$1,500102
$1,60099
$1,70082
$1,80076
$1,90084
$2,00051
$2,10055
$2,20071
$2,30055
$2,40081
$2,50059
$2,60040
$2,70040
$2,80045
$2,90058
$3,00028
$3,10023
$3,20024
$3,30011
$3,40024
$3,50021
$3,6002
$3,70011
$3,8007
$3,90013
$4,0008
$4,1007
$4,2004
$4,4007
$4,5007
$4,7002
$4,8003
$4,9006
$5,000+20

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,800$1,800
Feb$1,895$1,850
Mar$1,895$1,900
Apr$1,895$1,900
May$1,850$1,917
Jun$1,900$1,894
Jul$1,875$1,950
Aug$1,975$1,995
Sep$1,990No data
Oct$1,895No data
Nov$1,845No data
Dec$1,850No data

Market temperature

The Wisconsin rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Wisconsin is 18% lower than the national average.

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$1,895

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Wisconsin?

The average rent in Wisconsin is $1,300.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wisconsin?

Houses in Wisconsin rent between $100 - $79,900 with an average rent of $1,300.

3. How has the rent in Wisconsin changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Wisconsin did not change.

4. How much has the rent in Wisconsin increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Wisconsin decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Wisconsin?

There are currently 6,759 rentals available in Wisconsin.

6. How do rent prices in Wisconsin compare with the national average?

The average rent in Wisconsin is $1,300 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.