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Cudahy

Pop. 17,853·32nd most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,386/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$579
Rising (Monthly)
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Cudahy · $1,386
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,386/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$66,719/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cudahy's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,140/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,632/yr
At $1,386/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cudahy, WI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,853
Median income
$66,719
Median age
42.3
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
18.6%
18.8%
28.5%
13.5%
20.7%
Under 1818.6%
18–3418.8%
35–5428.5%
55–6413.5%
65+20.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
80.7%
White80.7%
Black3%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian2.1%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
34.3%
30.2%
29.1%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cudahy, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,419 → $66,719
up 5.2%
Population
18,197 → 17,853
down 1.9%
Renter share
38.7% → 38.6%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27.5% → 29.1%
+1.6 pts
Median age
44.4 → 42.3
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Cudahy, WI now reports about $66,719, up from $63,419 in 2021. Census counts show Cudahy, WI losing about 344 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net.

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Cudahy rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Cudahy, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cudahy is $1,386/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $960/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,719/yr), Cudahy ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cudahy an affordable city for renters?

Cudahy is considered affordable for renters. At $1,386/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($66,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cudahy falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cudahy?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,386/mo in Cudahy. The local median household income is $66,719/yr, meaning the typical Cudahy household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cudahy?

Rent in Cudahy has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Cudahy rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Cudahy is middle-of-the-pack for Wisconsin for rent, ranking #32 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,386/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cudahy?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cudahy ($1,386/mo): South Milwaukee ($1,250/mo), Shorewood ($1,356/mo).

What percentage of Cudahy residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of Cudahy households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. Cudahy leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cudahy rent compare to the national average?

Cudahy's median rent of $1,386/mo is $579 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #32 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,386/mo, rent takes ~25% of Cudahy's median household income ($66,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.5–7.65%
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