2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Baraboo, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Baraboo, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,241 and +32% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $976 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 8 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 9 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 10 | Weston | $1,050 |
| 11 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 12 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 13 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 14 | Saukville | $1,080 |
| 15 | Tomah | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 5 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 6 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 8 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 9 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 10 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 13 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,470 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,460 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Baraboo.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Baraboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton, WI | 29 mi | $1,480 | +$360 (+32%) |
| De Forest, WI | 32.4 mi | $1,430 | +$310 (+28%) |
| Verona, WI | 36.5 mi | $1,660 | +$540 (+48%) |
| Madison, WI | 37.6 mi | $1,554 | +$434 (+39%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 39.9 mi | $1,498 | +$378 (+34%) |
| Monona, WI | 40.3 mi | $1,402 | +$282 (+25%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 41.4 mi | $1,470 | +$350 (+31%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 59.4 mi | $1,090 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 60.4 mi | $1,010 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Tomah, WI | 62.7 mi | $1,080 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Plover, WI | 64.9 mi | $1,110 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Janesville, WI | 70 mi | $1,150 | +$30 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Baraboo — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baraboo?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Baraboo, Wisconsin is $1,120 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,241.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Baraboo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baraboo expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Baraboo's 2-bedroom median of $1,120 is +32% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baraboo rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Baraboo ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Baraboo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Beaver Dam ($1,090), Wisconsin Rapids ($1,010), Tomah ($1,080).