Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Black River Falls, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Black River Falls

$944/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Black River Falls is $944 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $985 less per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Black River Falls

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Black River Falls rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Black River Falls, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Black River Falls, WI

Average rent prices in Black River Falls have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Black River Falls, WI

Rent prices in Black River Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Black River Falls is $800, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Black River Falls run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$700

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$675

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,200

14%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,150

66%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

66%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Black River Falls, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Black River Falls, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Black River Falls and Baraboo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Black River Falls

Median rent price$944
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Black River Falls, WI is 30% lower than the median rent in Baraboo, WI.

Discover rentals in Black River Falls, WI

Elm Estates, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.1

Very good

Elm Estates, LLC

650 Elm St, Black River Falls, WI 54615

2 beds

1 bath

$385

Apartment for rent

EI519D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

EI519D

519 N 8th St, Black River Falls, WI 54615

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

EI515C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

EI515C

515 N 8th St, Black River Falls, WI 54615

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Black River Falls, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Black River Falls rental market.

How much is rent in Black River Falls?

The average rent in Black River Falls is $944 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Black River Falls?

Average rent prices in Black River Falls have increased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Black River Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Black River Falls is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $985 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Black River Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in Black River Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Black River Falls?

Based on our current listings, Black River Falls welcomes pet owners with 73% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With an average of about 11 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 8 pet-friendly options each month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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