4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Elm Grove, WI
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elm Grove, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $3,738 and +13% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $1,240 |
| 2 | Two Rivers | $1,270 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $1,290 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $1,340 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,340 |
| 6 | Wausau | $1,400 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,423 |
| 8 | Saint Francis | $1,440 |
| 9 | Saukville | $1,460 |
| 10 | Beloit | $1,490 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $1,490 |
| 12 | Appleton | $1,493 |
| 13 | Baraboo | $1,500 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $1,500 |
| 15 | Plover | $1,500 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson | $2,580 |
| 2 | Brookfield | $2,560 |
| 3 | Verona | $2,440 |
| 4 | Madison | $2,280 |
| 5 | Kenosha | $2,263 |
| 6 | River Falls | $2,240 |
| 7 | New Richmond | $2,240 |
| 8 | Menomonie | $2,240 |
| 9 | Elm Grove (this page) | $2,190 |
| 10 | Oak Creek | $2,180 |
| 11 | Middleton | $2,170 |
| 12 | Sun Prairie | $2,160 |
| 13 | Onalaska | $2,140 |
| 14 | Fitchburg | $2,124 |
| 15 | De Forest | $2,100 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Elm Grove.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Elm Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WI | 2.8 mi | $2,560 | +$370 (+17%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 4.5 mi | $1,880 | $-310 (-14%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 8.1 mi | $2,060 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 8.8 mi | $1,665 | $-525 (-24%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 11.3 mi | $1,890 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Franklin, WI | 12.4 mi | $2,040 | $-150 (-7%) |
| Germantown, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,990 | $-200 (-9%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 16 mi | $1,440 | $-750 (-34%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 17 mi | $1,540 | $-650 (-30%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 17.5 mi | $2,180 | $-10 (0%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 18.3 mi | $1,620 | $-570 (-26%) |
| Grafton, WI | 22.6 mi | $1,680 | $-510 (-23%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Elm Grove — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Elm Grove?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Elm Grove, Wisconsin is $2,190 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $3,738.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Elm Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,600 ($7,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elm Grove expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Elm Grove's 4+ bedroom median of $2,190 is +13% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elm Grove rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 4+ bedroom data, Elm Grove ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Elm Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Wauwatosa ($1,880), Menomonee Falls ($2,060), Milwaukee ($1,665).