Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Sun Prairie, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Sun Prairie

$1,535/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun Prairie is $1,535 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun Prairie

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,511, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun Prairie run $1,469 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,260

3%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,455

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,722

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,250

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,547

7%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,455

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

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$1,535
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sun Prairie, WI is 14% lower than the median rent in Cottage Grove, WI.

Discover rentals in Sun Prairie, WI

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Highly rated

1d 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

$999–$1,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sun Prairie

2 Bedroom 1 Bath

7191 Elder Ln #1, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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

$1,325

Apartment for rent

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

1d 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

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 $1,535 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun Prairie?

Average rent prices in Sun Prairie have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Sun Prairie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun Prairie is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sun Prairie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Sun Prairie are Wyndham Hills ($1,429/mo), Smith's Crossing ($1,500/mo), and Village View Heights ($1,535/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?

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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