2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Fitchburg, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $1,760 and +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Fitchburg
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 Fitchburg
Compare Fitchburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $976 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 8 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 9 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 10 | Weston | $1,050 |
| 11 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 12 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 13 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 14 | Saukville | $1,080 |
| 15 | Tomah | $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 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 5 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 6 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 8 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 9 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 10 | Fitchburg (this page) | $1,498 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 13 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,470 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,460 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Fitchburg.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 5.5 mi | $1,554 | +$56 (+4%) |
| Monona, WI | 7.5 mi | $1,402 | $-96 (-6%) |
| Verona, WI | 10.8 mi | $1,660 | +$162 (+11%) |
| Middleton, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,480 | $-18 (-1%) |
| De Forest, WI | 18.4 mi | $1,430 | $-68 (-5%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 20.4 mi | $1,470 | $-28 (-2%) |
| Janesville, WI | 31 mi | $1,150 | $-348 (-23%) |
| Beloit, WI | 38.4 mi | $1,120 | $-378 (-25%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 39.9 mi | $1,120 | $-378 (-25%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 50 mi | $1,090 | $-408 (-27%) |
| Watertown, WI | 50.1 mi | $1,093 | $-405 (-27%) |
| Machesney Park, IL | 51.8 mi | $1,370 | $-128 (-9%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Fitchburg — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fitchburg?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Fitchburg, Wisconsin is $1,498 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $1,760.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Fitchburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,920 ($4,993/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fitchburg expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Fitchburg's 2-bedroom median of $1,498 is +9% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 40th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fitchburg rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Fitchburg ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Fitchburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Monona ($1,402), Middleton ($1,480), De Forest ($1,430).