Studio Apartment Rent in Cudahy, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cudahy, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,386 and +34% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cudahy
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 Cudahy
Compare Cudahy'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 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $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 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cudahy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cudahy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis, WI | 1.6 mi | $770 | $-80 (-9%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi | $900 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 5.6 mi | $1,200 | +$350 (+41%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 8.3 mi | $1,147 | +$297 (+35%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 10.6 mi | $916 | +$66 (+8%) |
| Franklin, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,130 | +$280 (+33%) |
| Glendale, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,411 | +$561 (+66%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 13 mi | $1,035 | +$185 (+22%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 14.9 mi | $760 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Racine, WI | 16 mi | $807 | $-43 (-5%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 17.3 mi | $734 | $-116 (-14%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 19.8 mi | $1,410 | +$560 (+66%) |
Studio rent in Cudahy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cudahy?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cudahy, Wisconsin is $850 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,386.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cudahy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cudahy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cudahy's studio median of $850 is +34% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cudahy rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Cudahy ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cudahy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Saint Francis ($770), Mount Pleasant ($760), Racine ($807).