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Chippewa Falls

Pop. 14,782·38th most expensive in Wisconsin·Chippewa Falls rents are up 7.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,274/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$691
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Chippewa Falls · $1,274
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,274/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$57,873/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Chippewa Falls's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$870
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,288/yr
At $1,274/mo median
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Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Chippewa Falls, WI is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,782
Median income
$57,873
Median age
39.2
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
23.2%
25.1%
20.6%
Under 1820.5%
18–3423.2%
35–5425.1%
55–6410.6%
65+20.6%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
91.5%
White91.5%
Black1.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.8%
Other4%
Education (25+)
36.3%
37.7%
20.9%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma36.3%
Some college37.7%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Chippewa Falls, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,315 → $57,873
up 6.6%
Population
14,581 → 14,782
up 1.4%
Renter share
49.6% → 49.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.2% → 20.9%
-1.3 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39.2
+0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $57,873 today, compared with $54,315 five years earlier. Census counts show Chippewa Falls, WI adding about 201 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net.

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Chippewa Falls rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Chippewa Falls. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Chippewa Falls, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Chippewa Falls is $1,274/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $930/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($57,873/yr), Chippewa Falls ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Chippewa Falls an affordable city for renters?

Chippewa Falls is considered affordable for renters. At $1,274/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($57,873/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Chippewa Falls falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Chippewa Falls?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,274/mo in Chippewa Falls. The local median household income is $57,873/yr, meaning the typical Chippewa Falls household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Chippewa Falls?

Rent in Chippewa Falls has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Chippewa Falls rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Chippewa Falls is middle-of-the-pack for Wisconsin for rent, ranking #38 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,274/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Chippewa Falls?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Chippewa Falls ($1,274/mo): Menomonie ($1,052/mo), La Crosse ($1,080/mo), Winona ($1,171/mo).

What percentage of Chippewa Falls residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of Chippewa Falls households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. Chippewa Falls leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Chippewa Falls rent compare to the national average?

Chippewa Falls's median rent of $1,274/mo is $691 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #38 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,274/mo, rent takes ~26% of Chippewa Falls's median household income ($57,873/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Chippewa Falls 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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