1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Baraboo, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Baraboo, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,241 and +32% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Baraboo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Baraboo
Compare Baraboo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Weston | $800 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $802 |
| 8 | Wausau | $805 |
| 9 | Menasha | $810 |
| 10 | Appleton | $823 |
| 11 | Superior | $830 |
| 12 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 13 | Beloit | $850 |
| 14 | Watertown | $850 |
| 15 | La Crosse | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Baraboo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Baraboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton, WI | 29 mi | $1,290 | +$340 (+36%) |
| De Forest, WI | 32.4 mi | $1,240 | +$290 (+31%) |
| Verona, WI | 36.5 mi | $1,450 | +$500 (+53%) |
| Madison, WI | 37.6 mi | $1,354 | +$404 (+43%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 39.9 mi | $1,227 | +$277 (+29%) |
| Monona, WI | 40.3 mi | $986 | +$36 (+4%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 41.4 mi | $1,280 | +$330 (+35%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 59.4 mi | $880 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 60.4 mi | $770 | $-180 (-19%) |
| Tomah, WI | 62.7 mi | $870 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Plover, WI | 64.9 mi | $860 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Janesville, WI | 70 mi | $880 | $-70 (-7%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Baraboo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Baraboo?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Baraboo, Wisconsin is $950 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,241.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Baraboo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,000 ($3,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baraboo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Baraboo's 1-bedroom median of $950 is +32% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baraboo rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Baraboo ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Baraboo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Beaver Dam ($880), Wisconsin Rapids ($770), Tomah ($870).