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Cudahy

Pop. 17,853·37th most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,332/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$630
Falling (Monthly)
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Cudahy · $1,332
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,332/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,332 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,984/yr
At $1,332/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.9% 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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At $1,332/mo, how Cudahy rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Cudahy is $1,332/mo as of August 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 24% 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 very affordable for renters. At $1,332/mo, rent takes approximately 24% 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 $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,332/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 August 2026.

How does Cudahy rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Cudahy is middle-of-the-pack for Wisconsin for rent, ranking #37 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,332/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cudahy?

South Milwaukee is nearby and more affordable at $1,154/mo, which is $178 less than Cudahy.

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 $1,332/mo is $630 (32%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #37 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,332/mo, rent takes ~24% of Cudahy's median household income ($66,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cudahy 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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