Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Stevens Point, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Stevens Point rent stands today

    Stevens Point, WI rent rose 11.6% year over year to a current median of $1,160/month. Renters are paying $206 more per month on average than last year, despite a 5.7% month-over-month decline from the peak of $1,250 in July 2026.

  • Stevens Point is 39.3% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median. This smaller Wisconsin market has 59 total rentals and offers a lower price point for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,215/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,138/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,470/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,950/month in Stevens Point. The 4+ bedroom segment rents at $1,950/month, differing from the citywide trend.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio and 1-bedroom rents rose 22.9% and 24.6% respectively, diverging from the citywide 11.6% increase. Meanwhile, 2-bedroom and 4+ bedroom rents fell 0.4% and 6.4%, showing varied trends across bedroom types in Stevens Point, WI.

Median rent

Median rent in Stevens Point

$1,160/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stevens Point is $1,160 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $765 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stevens Point

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stevens Point rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stevens Point, WI

Average rent prices in Stevens Point have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Stevens Point, WI

Rent prices in Stevens Point vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stevens Point is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Stevens Point run $1,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

No Change

68%

1 bedroom

$1,215

8%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,137

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,470

23%

75%

4 bedroom

$1,950

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

68%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,215

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

75%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Stevens Point and Antigo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stevens Point

Median rent price$1,160
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,070
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stevens Point, WI is 8% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Stevens Point, WI

MO1700 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

6.8

Good

MO1700

1700 Monroe St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

1 bed

2 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Village Apartments (St. Pt.) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Village Apartments (St. Pt.)

301 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

2 beds

2 baths

$869

Apartment for rent

2901 2901 5th AvenueApt C4 #C4 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stevens Point

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

2901 5th AvenueApt D5 #D5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stevens Point

Lakeview 2901 5th - D5

2901 5th AvenueApt D5 #D5, Stevens Point, WI 54481

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Stevens Point, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Stevens Point rental market.

How much is rent in Stevens Point?

The average rent in Stevens Point is $1,160 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stevens Point?

Average rent prices in Stevens Point have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Stevens Point rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stevens Point is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stevens Point?

To comfortably afford rent in Stevens Point, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stevens Point?

February offers the lowest rents in Stevens Point, with prices running about 7% lower than the peak month of May, creating clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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