Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Stevens Point, WI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Stevens Point rent stands today

    Stevens Point, WI rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,120/month. Renters are paying $63 less per month on average than last year, though the month-over-month rent climbed 11.6% from April to May 2026.

  • Stevens Point is 42.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (51) and generally lower rents.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $879/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,179/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,504/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,500/month in Stevens Point. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Stevens Point rose 25.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 6.3%. This increase contrasts with declines in other bedroom tiers, revealing varied market dynamics within the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Stevens Point

$1,119/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stevens Point is $1,119 per month as of May 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stevens Point

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stevens Point rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,098, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Stevens Point run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,160.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

10%

5%

1 bedroom

$879

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,179

9%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,504

17%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,500

3%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$879

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,179

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,504

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

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$1,119
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$972
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stevens Point, WI is 15% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Stevens Point, WI

MO1700 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

12h ago

6.8

Good

MO1700

1700 Monroe St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

1 bed

2 baths

$300–$400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1578 Strongs Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stevens Point

SINGLE_FAMILY - Stevens Point, WI

1578 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Studio

0 baths

$350

House for rent

1651 College Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Stevens Point

1651 College Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

2 beds

1 bath

$829

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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

1d ago

8

Very good

Village Apartments (St. Pt.)

301 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

2 beds

2 baths

$869

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,119 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stevens Point?

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

How does Stevens Point rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stevens Point is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 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 $45,000/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?

Stevens Point's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types reflect different market trends, with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline and two-bedrooms seeing growth compared to the previous year.

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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