Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Wisconsin Platteville, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Platteville

$805/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Platteville is $805 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,095 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Platteville

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Platteville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Wisconsin Platteville, WI

Average rent prices in Platteville have increased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Wisconsin Platteville, WI

Rent prices in Platteville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Platteville is $850, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Platteville run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $897.

Listings

Studio

$597

-

-

1 bedroom

$750

-

7%

2 bedroom

$850

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,400

-

151%

4 bedroom

$1,495

-

185%

Studio

Average rent

$597

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

151%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

185%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Wisconsin Platteville, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Wisconsin Platteville, WI

Newman Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Newman Heights

185 S Hickory St, Platteville, WI 53818

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$549–$679

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.
380 S Chestnut St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Platteville

4 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
380 S Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Platteville

Large Home - 1 Block from the University

380 S Chestnut St, Platteville, WI 53818

4 beds

2 baths

$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.
PIONEER BLUFF APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

PIONEER BLUFF APARTMENTS

90 E Gridley Ave, Platteville, WI 53818

4 beds

2 baths

$1,495–$1,745

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.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Wisconsin Platteville, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Platteville rental market.

How much is rent in Platteville?

The average rent in Platteville is $805 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Platteville?

Average rent prices in Platteville have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Platteville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Platteville is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Platteville?

To comfortably afford rent in Platteville, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).