Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$1,424/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $1,424 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Germantown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Germantown, WI

Average rent prices in Germantown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Germantown, WI

Rent prices in Germantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,322, whereas a house costs $2,737. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,556 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.

Listings

Studio

$1,232

9%

67%

1 bedroom

$1,414

No Change

32%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,345

12%

104%

4 bedroom

$3,500

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,232

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,414

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

104%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

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

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

Germantown

Median rent price$1,424
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, WI is 5% lower than the median rent in Brown Deer, WI.

Discover rentals in Germantown, WI

328 Prairie Meadows II - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

328 Prairie Meadows II

W168N11328 Western Ave, Germantown, WI 53022

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,165–$1,380

Apartment for rent

Montgomery Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Germantown

Montgomery Square Apartments

W153N11326 Montgomery Dr, Germantown, WI 53022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,244

Apartment for rent

Prairie Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Prairie Meadows

W168N11278 Western Ave, Germantown, WI 53022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

S556 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

S556

N114W15556 Sylvan Cir, Germantown, WI 53022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Germantown, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Germantown rental market.

How much is rent in Germantown?

The average rent in Germantown is $1,424 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Germantown?

Average rent prices in Germantown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Germantown is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Germantown?

To comfortably afford rent in Germantown, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Germantown offers excellent options for pet owners, with 76% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means you'll have plenty of choices when searching for an apartment that accommodates your furry companions.

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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