Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Janesville, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Janesville rent stands today
Janesville, WI rent rose 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $135 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Janesville is 37.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The market is smaller, with 57 total rentals primarily composed of apartments, making it accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $975/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month. Larger units cost $1,750/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,050/month for 4+ bedrooms. These bedroom tiers show a wide range of rents for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment climbed 34.6% and the 4+ bedroom segment rose 42.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 9.1%. These larger units are driving stronger rent growth compared to smaller units in Janesville, WI.
Median rent
Median rent in Janesville
$1,200/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Janesville is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $730 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Janesville
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Janesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Janesville, WI
Average rent prices in Janesville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,890. 1-bedroom apartments in Janesville run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  5% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 3% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 4% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 7% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 99% |
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 | $1,125 | 1% | 12% | |
Condos | $1,625 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,890 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
99%
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
$1,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
3%
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
38%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Janesville, WI is equal to 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
1d ago
4327 Woodcrest Dr, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
828 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
830 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
3d ago
House for rent in Janesville
123 N Jackson St, Janesville, WI 53548
Studio
1 bath
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
2047 Ravine St #2047, Janesville, WI 53548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
2906 2900, 2906 Kennedy Road, Janesville, WI 53545
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
28m ago
222 N Franklin St, Janesville, WI 53548
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,475
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3626 Stuart St, Janesville, WI 53546
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Janesville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2721 Kellogg Ave #1, Janesville, WI 53546
3 beds
3 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
20 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,075
Apartment for rent
8h ago
15 N High St, Janesville, WI 53548
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Janesville
85 S Huron Dr #NA, Janesville, WI 53545
4 beds
3 baths
$2,450
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
15 N High St, Janesville, WI 53548
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
16h ago
3324 Ruger Ave, Janesville, WI 53546
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Janesville
85 S Huron Dr #NA, Janesville, WI 53545
4 beds
3 baths
$2,450
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
21h ago
115 S Main St, Janesville, WI 53545
Studio
1 bath
$950
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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Janesville?
Average rent prices in Janesville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Janesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Janesville is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $730 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Janesville average around $960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,170/month.
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).