Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Franklin, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Franklin

$1,570/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franklin is $1,570 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franklin

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franklin rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Franklin, WI

Average rent prices in Franklin have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased 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 Franklin, WI

Rent prices in Franklin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franklin is $1,613, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Franklin run $1,358 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,613.

Listings

Studio

$1,435

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,580

1%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,833

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,600

12%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,435

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,833

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in Franklin and Brown Deer by all bedroom counts and property types.

Franklin

Median rent price$1,570
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,760
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franklin, WI is 11% lower than the median rent in Brown Deer, WI.

Discover rentals in Franklin, WI

Parkwood Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Parkwood Lake Apartments

6801 S 68th St, Franklin, WI 53132

3 beds

2 baths

$1,925–$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

4628 W Drexel Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Franklin

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Franklin, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Franklin rental market.

How much is rent in Franklin?

The average rent in Franklin is $1,570 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franklin?

Average rent prices in Franklin have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Franklin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franklin is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franklin?

To comfortably afford rent in Franklin, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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