Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Sun Prairie, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Sun Prairie

$1,550/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun Prairie is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun Prairie

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun Prairie rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,515, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun Prairie run $1,465 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,159

7%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,452

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,749

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,385

6%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,872

10%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,159

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,452

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,385

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,872

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sun Prairie, WI is 4% higher than the median rent in Cottage Grove, WI.

Discover rentals in Sun Prairie, WI

Crosstown Of Sun Prairie - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

6h ago

7.9

Very good

Crosstown Of Sun Prairie

651 Schiller St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199–$1,485

Price dropped
120 S. Bird Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

120 S. Bird Street Apartments

120 S Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

112 W Klubertanz Dr ##Apt - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Village View Heights apartment for rent in Sun Prairie

112 W Klubertanz Dr, APT #1

112 W Klubertanz Dr ##Apt, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

643 Galena Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

643 Galena Court

643 Galena Ct, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

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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 $1,550 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun Prairie?

Average rent prices in Sun Prairie have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Sun Prairie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun Prairie is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sun Prairie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sun Prairie are Emerald Terrace ($1,425/mo), Wyndham Hills ($1,495/mo), and Sun Prairie Business Park ($1,500/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 $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 Sun Prairie?

April offers the best rental deals in Sun Prairie, with rents running about 7.2% lower than January's peak prices. December also sees less competition among renters, while March and June tend to be the most competitive months.

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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