Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Stoughton, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Stoughton

$1,625/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stoughton is $1,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stoughton

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stoughton rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stoughton, WI

Average rent prices in Stoughton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Stoughton, WI

Rent prices in Stoughton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stoughton is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Stoughton run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,840.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

4%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,495

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,825

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$2,795

No Change

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last year

32%

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

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

Stoughton

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,730
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stoughton, WI is 6% lower than the median rent in Cottage Grove, WI.

Discover rentals in Stoughton, WI

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stoughton

1812 Pleasant View Dr #1, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

1526 Kenilworth Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1526 Kenilworth Apartments

1526 Kenilworth Ct, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,310

Apartment for rent

325 S Page St #GL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Stoughton

Ground Level Unit With a Private Balcony

325 S Page St #GL, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,315

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

103-105 S Harrison St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

103-105 S Harrison St

103 S Harrison St, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Stoughton, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Stoughton rental market.

How much is rent in Stoughton?

The average rent in Stoughton is $1,625 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stoughton?

Average rent prices in Stoughton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Stoughton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stoughton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stoughton?

To comfortably afford rent in Stoughton, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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).

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