Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Janesville, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Janesville rent stands today
Janesville, WI rent rose 13.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $145 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Janesville is 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a total of 67 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Janesville run around $892/month, 1-bedrooms around $952/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,900/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $1,880/month while apartments sit at $1,095/month. Apartments make up 75.6% of total rentals in Janesville.
Median rent
Median rent in Janesville
$1,250/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Janesville is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Janesville
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Janesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Janesville, WI
Average rent prices in Janesville have decreased by 8% 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
Janesville, WI
Rent prices in Janesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Janesville is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,880. 1-bedroom apartments in Janesville run $955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $892 |  12% | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $952 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 10% | 25% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Janesville, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 9% | 24% | |
Houses | $1,880 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,650 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$892
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$952
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
25%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Janesville, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,880
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
The table above reflects average rent prices in Janesville, 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 Janesville, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Janesville and Beloit by all bedroom counts and property types.
Janesville
34%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Janesville, WI is 2% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%Cost of living in Janesville, 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 & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 8% higher |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Janesville, WI
5d+ ago
1913 Alden Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$955
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
719 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
170 S Jackson St, Janesville, WI 53548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
830 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Janesville
810 Suffolk Dr, Janesville, WI 53546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
112 Burbank Ave #106, Janesville, WI 53546
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
112 Burbank Ave #105, Janesville, WI 53546
Studio
0 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
2906 2900, 2906 Kennedy Road, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Janesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
1621 Southridge Dr #1621, Janesville, WI 53546
4 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2721 Kellogg Ave #2721, Janesville, WI 53546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
16h ago
20 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
15 N High St, Janesville, WI 53548
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1335 Laramie Ln, Janesville, WI 53546
Studio
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
215B W Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 53548
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
12h ago
115 S Main St, Janesville, WI 53545
Studio
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
1621 Southridge Dr #1621, Janesville, WI 53546
4 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
255 S Jackson St #1, Janesville, WI 53548
3 beds
1 bath
$1,315
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
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Frequently asked questions for Janesville, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Janesville rental market.
How much is rent in Janesville?
The average rent in Janesville is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Janesville?
Average rent prices in Janesville have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Janesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Janesville is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Janesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Janesville, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Janesville?
April sees the lowest rent in Janesville while August has the highest rent, with roughly 12% difference between these months, so spring timing could save you money compared to late summer.
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).