Studio Apartment Rent in Elm Grove, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Elm Grove, Wisconsin as of March 2026. That's +68% lower than the citywide median of $3,810 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawano | $660 |
| 2 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 7 | Superior | $720 |
| 8 | Weston | $720 |
| 9 | Wausau | $725 |
| 10 | Appleton | $733 |
| 11 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 12 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 13 | Tomah | $740 |
| 14 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 15 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Elm Grove (this page) | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Elm Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Elm Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, WI | 2.8 mi | $1,410 | +$200 (+17%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 4.5 mi | $1,035 | $-175 (-14%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 8.1 mi | $1,140 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 8.8 mi | $916 | $-294 (-24%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 9.5 mi | $1,147 | $-63 (-5%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 11.3 mi | $1,045 | $-165 (-14%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 11.8 mi | $734 | $-476 (-39%) |
| Glendale, WI | 12.2 mi | $1,411 | +$201 (+17%) |
| Franklin, WI | 12.4 mi | $1,130 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Germantown, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,100 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 16 mi | $770 | $-440 (-36%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 17 mi | $850 | $-360 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Elm Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Elm Grove?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Elm Grove, Wisconsin is $1,210 per month. This is +68% below the citywide median of $3,810.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Elm Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Elm Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Elm Grove's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Elm Grove rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 63 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Elm Grove ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Elm Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wauwatosa ($1,035), Menomonee Falls ($1,140), Milwaukee ($916).