Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
River Falls, WI

Median rent

Median rent in River Falls

$1,400/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in River Falls is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in River Falls

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of River Falls 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 River Falls, WI

Average rent prices in River Falls have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 River Falls, WI

Rent prices in River Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in River Falls is $1,052, whereas a house costs $2,185. 1-bedroom apartments in River Falls run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,190.

Listings

Studio

$825

No Change

90%

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

12%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,167

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,149

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last year

90%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,167

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,149

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in River Falls and Baldwin by all bedroom counts and property types.

River Falls

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in River Falls, WI is 19% lower than the median rent in Baldwin, WI.

Discover rentals in River Falls, WI

126 1/2 S 4Th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

126 1/2 S 4Th St

126 1/2 S 4th St, River Falls, WI 54022

1 bed

1 bath

$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.
515 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.6

Good

515

515 E Cascade Ave, River Falls, WI 54022

5 beds

2 baths

$425

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.
819 South Wasson Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

819 South Wasson Lane

819 S Wasson Ln, River Falls, WI 54022

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
1485 Wildcat Ct - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.6

Very good

1485 Wildcat Ct

1485 Wildcat Ct, River Falls, WI 54022

2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,025

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 River Falls, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the River Falls rental market.

How much is rent in River Falls?

The average rent in River Falls is $1,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in River Falls?

Average rent prices in River Falls have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does River Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in River Falls is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in River Falls?

To comfortably afford rent in River Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in River Falls?

July offers the lowest rents in River Falls, with prices running about 35% lower than March, which sees the highest rent. This seasonal swing creates meaningful savings opportunities for renters who can time their search.

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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