Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Fond du Lac, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fond Du Lac, WI rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,008/month. Renters today are paying $104 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Fond Du Lac sits 47.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Wisconsin.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Fond Du Lac run around $849/month, 1-bedrooms at $900/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,049/month, and 3-bedrooms at $1,247/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,950/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 25.8% year over year and 4+ bedroom rents rose 34.6%, diverging from the citywide 3.3% increase. These bedroom segments show stronger rent growth compared to the overall market in Fond Du Lac, WI.

Median rent

Median rent in Fond Du Lac

$1,007/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fond Du Lac is $1,007 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $892 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fond Du Lac

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fond Du Lac rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fond du Lac, WI

Average rent prices in Fond Du Lac have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Fond du Lac, WI

Rent prices in Fond Du Lac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fond Du Lac is $999, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Fond Du Lac run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,049.

Listings

Studio

$849

No Change

26%

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,049

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,247

11%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

35%

Studio

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,247

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fond du Lac, 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 Fond Du Lac, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fond Du Lac and Appleton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fond Du Lac

Median rent price$1,007
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,349
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fond Du Lac, WI is 25% lower than the median rent in Appleton, WI.

Cost of living in Fond du Lac, WI

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health11% higher
Housing26% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities8% lower

Discover rentals in Fond du Lac, WI

88 4th StreetApt-203 #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fond Du Lac

88 4th Street - 203

88 4th StreetApt-203 #203, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935

2 beds

1 bath

$890

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
187 S National Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fond Du Lac

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Zimmerman Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Zimmerman Apartments

131 S Main St, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15 6th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fond du Lac

15 6th St #2, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Fond du Lac, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Fond Du Lac rental market.

How much is rent in Fond Du Lac?

The average rent in Fond Du Lac is $1,007 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fond Du Lac?

Average rent prices in Fond Du Lac have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Fond Du Lac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fond Du Lac is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $892 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fond Du Lac?

To comfortably afford rent in Fond Du Lac, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fond Du Lac?

June offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Fond du Lac, with rents running about 9% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the 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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