Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Janesville, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Janesville, WI rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year despite a 7.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Janesville is 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 59 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Janesville rent for $912/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month. Apartments make up 77.8% of total rentals, while houses rent higher at $1,625/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Janesville
$1,200/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Janesville is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Janesville
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,135, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Janesville run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $912 | 3% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $925 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 |  11% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 12% | - |
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 | $1,135 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,425 | 15% | 40% | |
Houses | $1,625 | 10% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
12%
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
$1,135
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
40%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
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
37%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Janesville, WI is 4% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,250
14%$1,847
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8%$1,300
10%$1,307
5%$1,312
5%$1,595
3%$1,450
7%$1,450
19%$1,322
17%$1,299
24%$1,650
10%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
3d ago
1625 Randolph Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1325 Laramie Ln, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
619 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
747 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Janesville
810 Suffolk Dr, Janesville, WI 53546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Janesville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
112 Burbank Ave #106, Janesville, WI 53546
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Janesville
1212 Center Ave #1, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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.House for rent
Available Nov 7
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
521 E Court St #3, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
2d ago
1601 N Randall Ave, Janesville, WI 53545
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,045–$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Janesville
810 Suffolk Dr, Janesville, WI 53546
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
309 E Memorial Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
1 bed
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
266 S Jackson St, Janesville, WI 53548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Janesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
830 Harding St, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
619 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
220 E Racine St #1, Janesville, WI 53545
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 4
13h ago
619 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
337 Sunset Dr, Janesville, WI 53548
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1515 Holiday Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Janesville?
Average rent prices in Janesville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Janesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Janesville is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $48,000/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).