Last updated on September 14, 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 $1,660/month. Renters are paying $60 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.

  • Fitchburg sits 12.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 50 total rentals dominated by apartments, which make up 81.4% of inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fitchburg rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,945/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,285/month. Houses rent higher at $2,895/month compared to apartments at $1,642/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Fitchburg

$1,660/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,660 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $240 less per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fitchburg

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fitchburg 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+

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 $1,642, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

6%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,945

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,285

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,285

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,660
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Fitchburg, WI

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

2 baths

$1,095

ReNew High Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

9h ago

8.8

Very good

ReNew High Ridge

2302 High Ridge Trl, Fitchburg, WI 53713

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,159–$2,499

Haven Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

14h ago

7.8

Very good

Haven Park Apartments

2339 Chalet Gardens Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,299–$1,599

FLP 4510 Thurston Lane - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

FLP 4510 Thurston Lane

4510 Thurston Ln, Fitchburg, WI 53711

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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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 $1,660 per month as of September 12, 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 $240 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Fitchburg, running about 6.6% below October's peak prices. November and December also see less competition with lower overall demand compared to the busy summer months.

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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