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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Middleton, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Middleton rent stands today
Middleton, WI rent slipped 0.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $107 less per month on average than last year, with a modest month-over-month increase of 0.8%.
Compared to national trends
Middleton sits 17.5% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 54 total rentals available. The city offers a smaller inventory but remains accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Middleton rent for about $1,294/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,539/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,875/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,945/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,750/month, while apartments, which make up 82.5% of rentals, sit at $1,600/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Fox Ridge rents fell 51.2% year over year to $1,999/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with Meadows where rents rose 51.2%. This divergence shows significant variation within Middleton's rental market compared to the modest citywide decline.
Median rent
Median rent in Middleton
$1,600/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Middleton is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $340 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middleton
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middleton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Middleton, WI
Average rent prices in Middleton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Middleton, WI
Rent prices in Middleton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middleton is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Middleton run $1,561 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,294 |  1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,539 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,875 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,677 | 10% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,945 | 163% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amherst | $1,495 | |
Downtown Middleton | $1,838 | |
Fox Ridge | $1,999 | |
Greenway Station | $1,650 | |
Highland | $1,325 | |
Lakeview | $1,115 | |
Meadows | $1,905 | |
Northside | $1,672 | |
Sak's Woods | $1,649 | |
Shorecrest | $1,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 26% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,294
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,539
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,677
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,945
Last 30 days
163%
Last year
6%
Downtown Middleton
Average rent
$1,838
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,115
Sak's Woods
Average rent
$1,649
Greenway Station
Average rent
$1,650
Amherst
Average rent
$1,495
Meadows
Average rent
$1,905
Fox Ridge
Average rent
$1,999
Highland
Average rent
$1,325
Shorecrest
Average rent
$1,225
Northside
Average rent
$1,672
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Middleton, 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 Middleton, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Middleton and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Middleton
18%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middleton, WI is 6% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.
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107%$1,850
$1,795
1%$1,680
2%$1,695
3%$1,795
12%$1,360
7%$1,772
22%$1,700
7%$1,527
10%$1,770
5%$1,394
10%Discover rentals in Middleton, WI
47m ago
6604 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2615 Amherst Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,783
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Middleton condo for rent in Middleton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Middleton condo for rent in Middleton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middleton
4043 Serenbe St, Middleton, WI 53562
5 beds
4.5 baths
$11,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2409 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$3,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Springs apartment for rent in Middleton
2225 Middleton Beach Rd #NA, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
2d ago
7609 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,850
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2615 Amherst Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,783
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2409 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$3,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7611 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,658
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3725 Tribeca Dr, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,372–$1,805
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2892-2894-2896-2898 Pleasant View Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2644 Branch St, Middleton, WI 53562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2409 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$3,099
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2615 Amherst Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,155–$1,783
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5251 Bishops Bay Pkwy, Middleton, WI 53597
1 bed
1 bath
$1,639
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2615 Amherst Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,565
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7408 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2950 Tomahawk Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Middleton, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Middleton rental market.
How much is rent in Middleton?
The average rent in Middleton is $1,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middleton?
Average rent prices in Middleton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Middleton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middleton is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Middleton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Middleton are Lakeview ($1,115/mo), Shorecrest ($1,225/mo), and Highland ($1,325/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Middleton?
To comfortably afford rent in Middleton, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Middleton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Middleton average around $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,930/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).