Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fitchburg, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fitchburg, WI rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters are paying about $19 more per month than last year, a 1.5% increase overall.

  • Fitchburg sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 55 total rentals available in the market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,540/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,975/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,560/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. The 1-bedroom median of $1,540 reflects a common choice among renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Fitchburg

$1,675/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,675 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fitchburg

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fitchburg rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fitchburg, WI

Average rent prices in Fitchburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Fitchburg, WI

Rent prices in Fitchburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fitchburg is $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg run $1,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,965.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

2%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,540

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,975

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,560

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,600

8%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,560

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fitchburg and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fitchburg

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fitchburg, WI is 7% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.

Discover rentals in Fitchburg, WI

ReNew High Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.8

Very good

ReNew High Ridge

2302 High Ridge Trl, Fitchburg, WI 53713

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,159–$2,869

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 30

4520 Thurston Ln #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allied apartment for rent in Fitchburg

Affordable 2-bedroom with great space in Madison

4520 Thurston Ln #8, Fitchburg, WI 53711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2221 Allied Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

2221 Allied Drive

2221 Allied Dr, Fitchburg, WI 53711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

FLP 4510 Thurston Lane - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

FLP 4510 Thurston Lane

4510 Thurston Ln, Fitchburg, WI 53711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fitchburg, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Fitchburg rental market.

How much is rent in Fitchburg?

The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,675 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fitchburg?

Average rent prices in Fitchburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Fitchburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fitchburg is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fitchburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Fitchburg, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fitchburg?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg average around $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,980/month, both relatively stable year over year.

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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