1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in De Pere, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in De Pere, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,403 and +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in De Pere
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in De Pere
Compare De Pere's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 3 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Wausau | $805 |
| 7 | Menasha | $810 |
| 8 | Appleton | $823 |
| 9 | Superior | $830 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 11 | Beloit | $850 |
| 12 | Watertown | $850 |
| 13 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 14 | Plover | $860 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than De Pere.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs De Pere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | 9.1 mi | $840 | $-130 (-13%) |
| Bellevue, WI | 10.8 mi | $891 | $-79 (-8%) |
| Menasha, WI | 21.1 mi | $810 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Appleton, WI | 22.5 mi | $823 | $-147 (-15%) |
| Neenah, WI | 33.3 mi | $900 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Two Rivers, WI | 36.8 mi | $760 | $-210 (-22%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 40.8 mi | $760 | $-210 (-22%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 47.8 mi | $895 | $-75 (-8%) |
| West Bend, WI | 69.7 mi | $970 | — |
| Grafton, WI | 74.4 mi | $1,040 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Germantown, WI | 80.5 mi | $1,230 | +$260 (+27%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 83.4 mi | $880 | $-90 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in De Pere — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in De Pere?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in De Pere, Wisconsin is $970 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,403.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in De Pere?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is De Pere expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
De Pere's 1-bedroom median of $970 is +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does De Pere rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, De Pere ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near De Pere?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Green Bay ($840), Bellevue ($891), Menasha ($810).