Studio Apartment Rent in Fond du Lac, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,184 and +41% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fond du Lac
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 Fond du Lac
Compare Fond du Lac'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fond du Lac.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fond du Lac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh, WI | 17.5 mi | $740 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Neenah, WI | 28.7 mi | $880 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Menasha, WI | 29.4 mi | $770 | +$10 (+1%) |
| West Bend, WI | 32.4 mi | $860 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Appleton, WI | 33.5 mi | $733 | $-27 (-4%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 38.2 mi | $750 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Kaukauna, WI | 38.3 mi | $780 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Saukville, WI | 39.3 mi | $810 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Germantown, WI | 43.2 mi | $1,100 | +$340 (+45%) |
| Grafton, WI | 45.6 mi | $930 | +$170 (+22%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 46.5 mi | $1,030 | +$270 (+36%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 47.5 mi | $1,140 | +$380 (+50%) |
Studio rent in Fond du Lac — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fond du Lac?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is $760 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,184.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fond du Lac?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,400 ($2,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fond du Lac expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fond du Lac's studio median of $760 is +41% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fond du Lac rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Fond du Lac ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fond du Lac?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oshkosh ($740), Appleton ($733), Beaver Dam ($750).