Studio Apartment Rent in De Forest, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in De Forest, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,683 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in De Forest
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 De Forest
Compare De Forest'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than De Forest.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs De Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie, WI | 9 mi | $1,080 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Monona, WI | 13 mi | $1,565 | +$515 (+49%) |
| Madison, WI | 13 mi | $1,141 | +$91 (+9%) |
| Middleton, WI | 17.6 mi | $1,090 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 18.4 mi | $1,208 | +$158 (+15%) |
| Verona, WI | 25.3 mi | $1,220 | +$170 (+16%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 32.4 mi | $820 | $-230 (-22%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 35 mi | $750 | $-300 (-29%) |
| Janesville, WI | 40.8 mi | $820 | $-230 (-22%) |
| Beloit, WI | 50.6 mi | $800 | $-250 (-24%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 58.5 mi | $1,030 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Machesney Park, IL | 64.5 mi | $940 | $-110 (-10%) |
Studio rent in De Forest — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in De Forest?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in De Forest, Wisconsin is $1,050 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,683.
What income do you need to afford a studio in De Forest?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is De Forest expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
De Forest's studio median of $1,050 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does De Forest rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, De Forest ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near De Forest?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Baraboo ($820), Beaver Dam ($750), Janesville ($820).