Studio Apartment Rent in Fitchburg, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fitchburg, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,760 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fitchburg
Compare Fitchburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $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 | Fitchburg (this page) | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fitchburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fitchburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 5.5 mi | $1,141 | $-67 (-6%) |
| Monona, WI | 7.5 mi | $1,565 | +$357 (+30%) |
| Verona, WI | 10.8 mi | $1,220 | +$12 (+1%) |
| Middleton, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,090 | $-118 (-10%) |
| De Forest, WI | 18.4 mi | $1,050 | $-158 (-13%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 20.4 mi | $1,080 | $-128 (-11%) |
| Janesville, WI | 31 mi | $820 | $-388 (-32%) |
| Beloit, WI | 38.4 mi | $800 | $-408 (-34%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 39.9 mi | $820 | $-388 (-32%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 50 mi | $750 | $-458 (-38%) |
| Machesney Park, IL | 51.8 mi | $940 | $-268 (-22%) |
| Rockford, IL | 54.7 mi | $778 | $-430 (-36%) |
Studio rent in Fitchburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fitchburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fitchburg, Wisconsin is $1,208 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,760.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fitchburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,320 ($4,027/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fitchburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fitchburg's studio median of $1,208 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fitchburg rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Fitchburg ranks #54 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fitchburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Madison ($1,141), Middleton ($1,090), De Forest ($1,050).