Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Sun Prairie, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Sun Prairie

$1,515/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun Prairie is $1,515 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun Prairie

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, WI

Average rent prices in Sun Prairie have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Sun Prairie, WI

Rent prices in Sun Prairie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sun Prairie is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,337. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun Prairie run $1,420 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,059

3%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,397

2%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,050

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,800

5%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,059

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

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

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

Sun Prairie

Median rent price$1,515
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sun Prairie, WI is 13% lower than the median rent in Cottage Grove, WI.

Discover rentals in Sun Prairie, WI

275 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

275

275 Broadway Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

1st Month free, Call the office for more details! - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.9

Very good

1st Month free, Call the office for more details!

651 Schiller St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199–$1,430

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2241 Colorado Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

2241 Colorado Ave

2241 Colorado Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

2232 Wyoming Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

2232 Wyoming Ave

2232 Wyoming Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sun Prairie, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Sun Prairie rental market.

How much is rent in Sun Prairie?

The average rent in Sun Prairie is $1,515 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun Prairie?

Average rent prices in Sun Prairie have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Sun Prairie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun Prairie is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sun Prairie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sun Prairie are Emerald Terrace ($1,329/mo), Wyndham Hills ($1,480/mo), and Village View Heights ($1,505/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sun Prairie?

To comfortably afford rent in Sun Prairie, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sun Prairie?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sun Prairie average around $1,430/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,740/month.

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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