2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elm Grove, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elm Grove, Wisconsin as of March 2026. That's +57% lower than the citywide median of $3,810 and +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Elm Grove
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Elm Grove
Compare Elm Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Shawano | $930 |
| 3 | Two Rivers | $950 |
| 4 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 5 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 6 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 7 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 8 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 9 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 10 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 11 | Weston | $1,050 |
| 12 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 13 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 14 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 15 | Saukville | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Elm Grove (this page) | $1,620 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 7 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 8 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 12 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 14 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,470 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Elm Grove.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Elm Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WI | 2.8 mi | $1,890 | +$270 (+17%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 4.5 mi | $1,390 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 8.1 mi | $1,520 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 8.8 mi | $1,229 | $-391 (-24%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 9.5 mi | $1,217 | $-403 (-25%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 11.3 mi | $1,395 | $-225 (-14%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 11.8 mi | $1,229 | $-391 (-24%) |
| Glendale, WI | 12.2 mi | $1,592 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Franklin, WI | 12.4 mi | $1,510 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Germantown, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,470 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 13.4 mi | $1,426 | $-194 (-12%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 16 mi | $1,060 | $-560 (-35%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Elm Grove — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Elm Grove?
As of March 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Elm Grove, Wisconsin is $1,620 per month. This is +57% below the citywide median of $3,810.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Elm Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,800 ($5,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elm Grove expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elm Grove's 2-bedroom median of $1,620 is +2% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 50th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elm Grove rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 66 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Elm Grove ranks #63 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Elm Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Wauwatosa ($1,390), Menomonee Falls ($1,520), Milwaukee ($1,229).