Studio Apartment Rent in Germantown, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Germantown, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,547 and +15% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Germantown
Compare Germantown'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 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 5 | Superior | $720 |
| 6 | Wausau | $725 |
| 7 | Appleton | $733 |
| 8 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 10 | Tomah | $740 |
| 11 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 12 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 13 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 14 | Plover | $760 |
| 15 | Green Bay | $770 |
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 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 9 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 13 | Germantown (this page) | $1,100 |
| 14 | Middleton | $1,090 |
| 15 | Sun Prairie | $1,080 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Germantown.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Germantown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 5 mi | $1,140 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 10.6 mi | $734 | $-366 (-33%) |
| West Bend, WI | 11.2 mi | $860 | $-240 (-22%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 11.9 mi | $1,410 | +$310 (+28%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 14.2 mi | $1,035 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Grafton, WI | 14.7 mi | $930 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.9 mi | $1,411 | +$311 (+28%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15.6 mi | $916 | $-184 (-17%) |
| West Allis, WI | 16.6 mi | $930 | $-170 (-15%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 17.1 mi | $1,045 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 24.7 mi | $770 | $-330 (-30%) |
| Franklin, WI | 25.1 mi | $1,130 | +$30 (+3%) |
Studio rent in Germantown — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Germantown?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Germantown, Wisconsin is $1,100 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,547.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Germantown?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Germantown expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Germantown's studio median of $1,100 is +15% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Germantown rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 54 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Germantown ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Germantown?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brown Deer ($734), West Bend ($860), Wauwatosa ($1,035).