City Report · WI

De Pere

Pop. 25,301·31st most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,403/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$529
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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De Pere · $1,403
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,403/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,210/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,403 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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,869) is $2,122 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,640).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for De Pere. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,836/yr
At $1,403/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.2% 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: October 17, 2026

The median rent in De Pere is $1,403/mo as of October 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 20% 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

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 $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,403/mo in De Pere. The local median household income is $84,869/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in De Pere?

Rent in De Pere has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

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

De Pere is in the middle among Wisconsin cities for rent, ranking #31 of 56 tracked cities at $1,403/mo.

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

Nearby cities with lower median rent than De Pere ($1,403/mo) include Bellevue ($1,026/mo), Green Bay ($1,088/mo), and Kaukauna ($1,116/mo).
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,403/mo, rent takes ~20% of De Pere's median household income ($84,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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