1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Brookfield, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brookfield, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,222 and +14% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Brookfield
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 Brookfield
Compare Brookfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 3 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Wausau | $805 |
| 7 | Menasha | $810 |
| 8 | Appleton | $823 |
| 9 | Superior | $830 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 11 | Beloit | $850 |
| 12 | Watertown | $850 |
| 13 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 14 | Plover | $860 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield (this page) | $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 Brookfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 6.8 mi | $1,280 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 7.2 mi | $1,165 | $-425 (-27%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 8.9 mi | $1,170 | $-420 (-26%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,033 | $-557 (-35%) |
| Germantown, WI | 11.9 mi | $1,230 | $-360 (-23%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 13.2 mi | $1,124 | $-466 (-29%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.3 mi | $964 | $-626 (-39%) |
| Franklin, WI | 14.5 mi | $1,270 | $-320 (-20%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 18.8 mi | $890 | $-700 (-44%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 19.8 mi | $960 | $-630 (-40%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 20.1 mi | $1,350 | $-240 (-15%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 21 mi | $1,010 | $-580 (-36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Brookfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Brookfield?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Brookfield, Wisconsin is $1,590 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,222.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Brookfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brookfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Brookfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,590 is +14% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 62th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brookfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Brookfield ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Brookfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Menomonee Falls ($1,280), Wauwatosa ($1,165), Waukesha ($1,170).