3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Baraboo, WI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Baraboo, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,241 and +32% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $1,120 |
| 2 | Stevens Point | $1,190 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $1,250 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,290 |
| 5 | Watertown | $1,307 |
| 6 | Whitefish Bay | $1,313 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $1,317 |
| 8 | Saint Francis | $1,320 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $1,325 |
| 10 | Plover | $1,340 |
| 11 | Saukville | $1,340 |
| 12 | Weston | $1,370 |
| 13 | Wausau | $1,380 |
| 14 | Green Bay | $1,397 |
| 15 | Tomah | $1,400 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $2,340 |
| 2 | Hudson | $2,300 |
| 3 | Monona | $2,193 |
| 4 | Verona | $2,180 |
| 5 | Madison | $2,042 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $2,000 |
| 7 | Brown Deer | $2,000 |
| 8 | Kenosha | $1,983 |
| 9 | River Falls | $1,970 |
| 10 | New Richmond | $1,970 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,950 |
| 12 | Sun Prairie | $1,930 |
| 13 | Shorewood | $1,900 |
| 14 | Menomonee Falls | $1,880 |
| 15 | De Forest | $1,880 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Baraboo.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Baraboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton, WI | 29 mi | $1,950 | +$510 (+35%) |
| De Forest, WI | 32.4 mi | $1,880 | +$440 (+31%) |
| Verona, WI | 36.5 mi | $2,180 | +$740 (+51%) |
| Madison, WI | 37.6 mi | $2,042 | +$602 (+42%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 39.9 mi | $1,518 | +$78 (+5%) |
| Monona, WI | 40.3 mi | $2,193 | +$753 (+52%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 41.4 mi | $1,930 | +$490 (+34%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 59.4 mi | $1,480 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 60.4 mi | $1,290 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Tomah, WI | 62.7 mi | $1,400 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Plover, WI | 64.9 mi | $1,340 | $-100 (-7%) |
| Janesville, WI | 70 mi | $1,510 | +$70 (+5%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Baraboo — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Baraboo?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Baraboo, Wisconsin is $1,440 per month. This is +16% higher than the citywide median of $1,241.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Baraboo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Baraboo expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Baraboo's 3-bedroom median of $1,440 is +32% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Baraboo rank for 3-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 3-bedroom data, Baraboo ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Baraboo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Wisconsin Rapids ($1,290), Tomah ($1,400), Plover ($1,340).