Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fitchburg, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fitchburg, WI rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,660/month. Renters today are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown since the peak of $1,779/month four months ago.

  • Fitchburg sits 14.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 50 units that limits options but keeps the market accessible.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fitchburg run around $1,322/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,542/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,965/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Fitchburg

$1,660/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fitchburg is $1,660 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $290 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fitchburg

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,630, whereas a house costs $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Fitchburg run $1,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,970.

Listings

Studio

$1,322

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,542

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,965

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,000

8%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,322

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,542

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,965

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

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 by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,045
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fitchburg, WI is 19% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.

Discover rentals in Fitchburg, WI

2361 Chalet Gardens Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fitchburg

RM 2361 Chalet Gardens Road - Garage 2

2361 Chalet Gardens Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711

Studio

1 bath

$295

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 9

ReNew High Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

ReNew High Ridge

2302 High Ridge Trl, Fitchburg, WI 53713

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,159–$3,079

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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

$1,295

$1,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Point Gardens Apartments Phase 3 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Point Gardens Apartments Phase 3

c/o Torque Companies, Fitchburg, WI 53713

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$1,750

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 $1,660 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fitchburg?

Average rent prices in Fitchburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Fitchburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fitchburg is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 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?

Fitchburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. One-bedroom apartments make up 53% of the rental market, making them the most common apartment type available.

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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