Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Wisconsin Rapids

$1,050/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wisconsin Rapids is $1,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wisconsin Rapids

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wisconsin Rapids rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,487. 1-bedroom apartments in Wisconsin Rapids run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$825

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,050

9%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

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$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 2% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

1320 23rd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1320 23rd Ave S

1320 23rd Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
341 9th St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

341 9th St N

341 9th St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1155 19th Avenue South - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

18h ago

8.8

Very good

1155 19th Avenue South

1155 19th Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

1–3 beds

1 bath

$825–$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2221 Boles Street - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

2221 Boles Street

2221 Boles St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,050 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wisconsin Rapids?

Average rent prices in Wisconsin Rapids have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Wisconsin Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wisconsin Rapids is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $42,000/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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