Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Wisconsin Rapids

$995/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wisconsin Rapids is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wisconsin Rapids

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $880, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Wisconsin Rapids run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

11%

21%

1 bedroom

$800

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$995

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,350

17%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,550

9%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

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 by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 5% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Oakfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Oakfield Apartments

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

2–3 beds

1 bath

$755–$810

Apartment for rent

1320 1st St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1320 1st St N

1320 1st St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1320 23rd Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1320 23rd Ave S

1320 23rd Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

One and Two Bedroom Units located at 1510 21st Ave S in Wisconsin Rapids - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wisconsin Rapids?

Average rent prices in Wisconsin Rapids have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Wisconsin Rapids rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wisconsin Rapids is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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?

Wisconsin Rapids rental costs in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $960 monthly. These figures represent the current market across this central Wisconsin community.

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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