Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Monona, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Monona

$1,305/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monona is $1,305 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monona

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monona rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Monona, WI

Average rent prices in Monona have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased 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 Monona, WI

Rent prices in Monona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monona is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Monona run $1,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,619

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,255

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,390

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,317

16%

28%

4 bedroom

$3,980

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,619

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,390

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,317

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,980

Last 30 days

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monona, 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 Monona, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Monona and Cottage Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Monona

Median rent price$1,305
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monona, WI is 31% lower than the median rent in Cottage Grove, WI.

Discover rentals in Monona, WI

2010 West Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2010 West Broadway

2010 W Broadway, Monona, WI 53713

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

6321 Roselawn Ave #6321 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Monona

$1,290 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex In Monona

6321 Roselawn Ave #6321, Monona, WI 53716

2 beds

1 bath

$1,290

House for rent

Available Sep 1

MELC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

MELC

4409 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

704 Pirate Island Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

704 Pirate Island Rd

704 Pirate Island Rd, Monona, WI 53716

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Monona, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Monona rental market.

How much is rent in Monona?

The average rent in Monona is $1,305 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monona?

Average rent prices in Monona have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Monona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monona is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Monona?

To comfortably afford rent in Monona, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Monona?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monona, WI is $1,352, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $1,730.

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).

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