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De Pere

Pop. 25,301·25th most expensive in Wisconsin·Rental market data updated monthly for De Pere, WI
Median rent (all units)
$1,565/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$400
Falling (Monthly)
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De Pere · $1,565
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,565/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$84,869/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using De Pere's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,210/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
$18,780/yr
At $1,565/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

De Pere, WI is majority owner-occupied, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,301
Median income
$84,869
Median age
36.3
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
21%
27.1%
22.8%
17.7%
Under 1821%
18–3427.1%
35–5422.8%
55–6411.4%
65+17.7%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
88.4%
White88.4%
Black1.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian2.7%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
25.6%
33.2%
37.7%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How De Pere, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,799 → $84,869
up 13.5%
Population
25,216 → 25,301
up 0.3%
Renter share
37.1% → 34.6%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.4% → 37.7%
-1.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $74,799 to $84,869 across the same window, up 13.5% versus 2021. Renters now make up 34.6% of households, compared with 37.1% five years ago.

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De Pere rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in De Pere, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in De Pere is $1,565/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,210/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $970/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,610/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($84,869/yr), De Pere ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is De Pere an affordable city for renters?

De Pere is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,565/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($84,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. De Pere falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in De Pere?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,565/mo in De Pere. The local median household income is $84,869/yr, meaning the typical De Pere household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in De Pere?

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

How does De Pere rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

De Pere is middle-of-the-pack for Wisconsin for rent, ranking #25 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,565/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than De Pere?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than De Pere ($1,565/mo): Bellevue ($982/mo), Kaukauna ($1,116/mo), Green Bay ($1,119/mo).

What percentage of De Pere residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of De Pere households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. De Pere leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does De Pere rent compare to the national average?

De Pere's median rent of $1,565/mo is $400 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #25 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,565/mo, rent takes ~22% of De Pere's median household income ($84,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

De Pere 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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