Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Stoughton, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Stoughton

$1,560/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stoughton is $1,560 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $390 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stoughton

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stoughton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,485, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Stoughton run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,425

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,795

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,599

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,795

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last year

18%

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$1,560
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stoughton, WI is 16% lower than the median rent in Cottage Grove, WI.

Discover rentals in Stoughton, WI

1616 Kenilworth Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in Stoughton

1616 Kenilworth Apartments

1616 Kenilworth Ct, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,310

Apartment for rent

1526 Kenilworth Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

1526 Kenilworth Apartments

1526 Kenilworth Ct, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,310

Apartment for rent

1600 Kenilworth Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1600 Kenilworth Apartments

1600 Kenilworth Ct, Stoughton, WI 53589

2 beds

1 bath

$1,310

Apartment for rent

South Water St-Stoughton - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

South Water St-Stoughton

210 S Water 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 $1,560 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stoughton?

Average rent prices in Stoughton have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Stoughton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stoughton is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $390 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stoughton?

The average rent in Stoughton, WI for a 1-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,429, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,587.

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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