Studio Apartment Rent in Beaver Dam, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,276 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Wausau | $725 |
| 8 | Appleton | $733 |
| 9 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 11 | Tomah | $740 |
| 12 | Beaver Dam (this page) | $750 |
| 13 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 14 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 15 | Plover | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Elm Grove | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Beaver Dam.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Beaver Dam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie, WI | 29.7 mi | $1,080 | +$330 (+44%) |
| De Forest, WI | 35 mi | $1,050 | +$300 (+40%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 35.7 mi | $1,030 | +$280 (+37%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 38.2 mi | $760 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Monona, WI | 42.6 mi | $1,565 | +$815 (+109%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 43.5 mi | $740 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Madison, WI | 44.9 mi | $1,141 | +$391 (+52%) |
| West Bend, WI | 49.3 mi | $860 | +$110 (+15%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 50 mi | $1,208 | +$458 (+61%) |
| Middleton, WI | 52.5 mi | $1,090 | +$340 (+45%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 52.6 mi | $1,045 | +$295 (+39%) |
| Janesville, WI | 54.2 mi | $820 | +$70 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Beaver Dam — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Beaver Dam?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is $750 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,276.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Beaver Dam?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Beaver Dam expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Beaver Dam's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Beaver Dam rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Beaver Dam ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Beaver Dam?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oshkosh ($740).