Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Middleton, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Middleton, WI rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,615/month. Renters today are paying $70 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Middleton sits 17.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 59 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Middleton run around $1,319/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,561/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,875/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,972/month, while apartments sit at $1,599/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Fox Ridge rents rose 50.9% year over year to $2,000/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.9%. Meanwhile, Parkside Heights saw rents fall 28.4% to $1,572/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Middleton
$1,615/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Middleton is $1,615 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $335 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middleton
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middleton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Middleton, WI
Average rent prices in Middleton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Middleton run $1,561 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,319 | 1% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,561 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,875 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 6% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 |  8% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Amherst | $1,464 | |
Downtown Middleton | $1,863 | |
Fox Ridge | $1,999 | |
Greenway Station | $1,950 | |
Highland | $1,409 | |
Lakeview | $1,300 | |
Meadows | $1,402 | |
Northside | $1,629 | |
Sak's Woods | $1,619 | |
Springs | $1,620 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,599 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,972 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,319
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,561
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
Downtown Middleton
Average rent
$1,863
Sak's Woods
Average rent
$1,619
Meadows
Average rent
$1,402
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,300
Greenway Station
Average rent
$1,950
Amherst
Average rent
$1,464
Fox Ridge
Average rent
$1,999
Highland
Average rent
$1,409
Northside
Average rent
$1,629
Springs
Average rent
$1,620
Apartments
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,972
Last 30 days
6%
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
17%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middleton, WI is 21% lower than the median rent in Belleville, WI.
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6%Discover rentals in Middleton, WI
13h ago
6418 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$550–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Business Park apartment for rent in Middleton
6418 University Avenue17B #17B, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio
2 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
3d ago
6604 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2615 Amherst Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,867
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Springs apartment for rent in Middleton
2225 Middleton Beach Rd #NA, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
6h ago
7611 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7609 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2409 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$2,699
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2644 Branch St, Middleton, WI 53562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,145
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7440 Century Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
6h ago
3725 Tribeca Dr, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,319–$1,895
Apartment for rent
6h ago
7611 Elmwood Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2644 Branch St, Middleton, WI 53562
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,145
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2409 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$2,699
Apartment for rent
14h ago
7506 Rohlich Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2928 Patty Ln, Middleton, WI 53562
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
13h ago
6418 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$550–$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middleton
9933 Cape Silver Way, Middleton, WI 53562
3 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
2d ago
HIghland apartment for rent in Middleton
5826 Highland Ter #1, Middleton, WI 53562
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
7215 University Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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 $1,615 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middleton?
Average rent prices in Middleton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Middleton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middleton is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Middleton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Middleton are Lakeview ($1,300/mo), Meadows ($1,402/mo), and Highland ($1,409/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Middleton?
To comfortably afford rent in Middleton, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Middleton?
Middleton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with two-bedrooms seeing a larger decrease of 6.0% compared to one-bedrooms down 3.3%.
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).