How much does it cost to rent in Fond Du Lac, WI?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Fond Du Lac, WI is $1,184. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fond Du Lac cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?

Fond Du Lac is among the more affordable cities in Wisconsin, ranking #49 out of 62 cities at $1,184/mo.

When was Fond Du Lac rent data last updated?

Fond Du Lac rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · WI

Fond Du Lac

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Pop. 44,494·49th most expensive in Wisconsin·Fond du Lac rents are up 15.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,184/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$781

Stable (Monthly)

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Fond Du Lac · $1,184

More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

38/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Fond Du Lac's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,184/mo

Expected by trend

$1,115/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Fond Du Lac's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$760

1 BR

$895

2 BR

$1,110

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR+

$1,500

Research median

$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$14,208/yr

At $1,184/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fond Du Lac, WI is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

44,494

Median income

$62,260

Median age

36.9

Renters

41.8%

Age distribution

22.5%

24.4%

25.5%

16.4%

Under 1822.5%

18–3424.4%

35–5425.5%

55–6411.3%

65+16.4%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

83.3%

White83.3%

Black3%

Hispanic9.4%

Asian3.6%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

36.8%

33%

21.3%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma36.8%

Some college33%

Bachelor's+21.3%

Housing tenure

58.2%

41.8%

Owner58.2%

Renter41.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Fond Du Lac, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$876 → $1,184

up 35.2%

Income

$56,561 → $62,260

up 10.1%

Population

44,412 → 44,494

up 0.2%

Renter share

40.7% → 41.8%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

23% → 21.3%

-1.7 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in Fond Du Lac, WI has climbed by $308 per month, settling near $1,184 after starting the period at $876. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,561 in 2021 to $62,260 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Fond Du Lac, WI market of 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fond Du Lac on your salary?

At $1,184/mo, how Fond Du Lac rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 15.8% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 22.3% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 19.4% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 10.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 8.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 23.8% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 26.4% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 21.4% income

affordable

By apartment size

Fond Du Lac rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fond Du Lac. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Fond Du Lac, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fond Du Lac is $1,184/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $895/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($62,260/yr), Fond Du Lac ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fond Du Lac an affordable city for renters?

Fond Du Lac is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,184/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($62,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fond Du Lac falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fond Du Lac?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,184/mo in Fond Du Lac. The local median household income is $62,260/yr, meaning the typical Fond Du Lac household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fond Du Lac?

Rent in Fond Du Lac has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Fond Du Lac neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Fond Du Lac are 54935 ($1,152/mo), and 54937 ($1,588/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Fond Du Lac is $1,184/mo.

How does Fond Du Lac rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Fond Du Lac is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #49 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,184/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fond Du Lac?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fond Du Lac ($1,184/mo): Neenah ($983/mo), Hartford ($1,050/mo), Menasha ($1,171/mo).

What percentage of Fond Du Lac residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of Fond Du Lac households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. Fond Du Lac leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fond Du Lac rent compare to the national average?

Fond Du Lac's median rent of $1,184/mo is $781 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #49 out of 62 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,184/mo, rent takes ~23% of Fond Du Lac's median household income ($62,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fond Du Lac 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax3.5–7.65%

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