1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Beaver Dam, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,252 and +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Beaver Dam
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 Beaver Dam
Compare Beaver Dam'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Beaver Dam.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Beaver Dam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown, WI | 21.3 mi | $850 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 29.7 mi | $1,280 | +$400 (+45%) |
| De Forest, WI | 35 mi | $1,240 | +$360 (+41%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 35.7 mi | $1,160 | +$280 (+32%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 38.2 mi | $895 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Monona, WI | 42.6 mi | $986 | +$106 (+12%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 43.5 mi | $760 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Madison, WI | 44.9 mi | $1,354 | +$474 (+54%) |
| West Bend, WI | 49.3 mi | $970 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 50 mi | $1,227 | +$347 (+39%) |
| Middleton, WI | 52.5 mi | $1,290 | +$410 (+47%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 52.6 mi | $1,170 | +$290 (+33%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Beaver Dam — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Beaver Dam?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is $880 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,252.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Beaver Dam?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Beaver Dam expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Beaver Dam's 1-bedroom median of $880 is +37% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Beaver Dam rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Beaver Dam ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Beaver Dam?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Watertown ($850), Oshkosh ($760).