Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Wisconsin Rapids

$995/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wisconsin Rapids is $995 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wisconsin Rapids

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wisconsin Rapids rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Average rent prices in Wisconsin Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Rent prices in Wisconsin Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wisconsin Rapids is $914, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Wisconsin Rapids run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

5%

102%

1 bedroom

$855

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$975

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,525

1%

24%

4 bedroom

$1,825

2%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

102%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wisconsin Rapids and Antigo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wisconsin Rapids

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is equal to the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

1320 23rd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1320 23rd Ave S

1320 23rd Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Oakfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Oakfield Apartments

1001-1047 1001-1047 & 921-967 28th St. North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

2 beds

1 bath

$755

341 9th St N - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

341 9th St N

341 9th St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

2 beds

1 bath

$795

2231 Wickham Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2231 Wickham Avenue

2231 Wickham Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

3 beds

1 bath

$965

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Frequently asked questions for Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Wisconsin Rapids rental market.

How much is rent in Wisconsin Rapids?

The average rent in Wisconsin Rapids is $995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wisconsin Rapids?

Average rent prices in Wisconsin Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Wisconsin Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wisconsin Rapids is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wisconsin Rapids?

To comfortably afford rent in Wisconsin Rapids, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wisconsin Rapids?

January offers the lowest rents in Wisconsin Rapids, with approximately 10.5% savings compared to June when rents peak, creating clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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