1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Germantown, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Germantown, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,662 and +12% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Germantown
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Germantown
Compare Germantown's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 7 | Wausau | $805 |
| 8 | Menasha | $810 |
| 9 | Appleton | $823 |
| 10 | Superior | $830 |
| 11 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 12 | Beloit | $850 |
| 13 | Watertown | $850 |
| 14 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 15 | Plover | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Elm Grove | $1,360 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 8 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 9 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 12 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 13 | Germantown (this page) | $1,230 |
| 14 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Germantown.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Germantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 5 mi | $1,280 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 10.6 mi | $1,124 | $-106 (-9%) |
| West Bend, WI | 11.2 mi | $970 | $-260 (-21%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 11.9 mi | $1,590 | +$360 (+29%) |
| Elm Grove, WI | 12.9 mi | $1,360 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 14.2 mi | $1,165 | $-65 (-5%) |
| Grafton, WI | 14.7 mi | $1,040 | $-190 (-15%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.9 mi | $964 | $-266 (-22%) |
| Saukville, WI | 14.9 mi | $910 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15.6 mi | $1,033 | $-197 (-16%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 16.4 mi | $1,186 | $-44 (-4%) |
| West Allis, WI | 16.6 mi | $1,045 | $-185 (-15%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Germantown — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Germantown?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Germantown, Wisconsin is $1,230 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,662.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Germantown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Germantown expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Germantown's 1-bedroom median of $1,230 is +12% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Germantown rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Germantown ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Germantown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Brown Deer ($1,124), West Bend ($970), Wauwatosa ($1,165).