1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grafton, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Grafton, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $2,016 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Grafton
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 Grafton
Compare Grafton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 3 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Wausau | $805 |
| 7 | Menasha | $810 |
| 8 | Appleton | $823 |
| 9 | Superior | $830 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 11 | Beloit | $850 |
| 12 | Watertown | $850 |
| 13 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 14 | Plover | $860 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $870 |
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 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Grafton.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Grafton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Deer, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,124 | +$84 (+8%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.4 mi | $964 | $-76 (-7%) |
| Germantown, WI | 14.7 mi | $1,230 | +$190 (+18%) |
| West Bend, WI | 16.3 mi | $970 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Shorewood, WI | 17.6 mi | $1,290 | +$250 (+24%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 17.9 mi | $1,280 | +$240 (+23%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 18.5 mi | $1,033 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 20.7 mi | $1,165 | +$125 (+12%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 23.2 mi | $1,590 | +$550 (+53%) |
| West Allis, WI | 23.5 mi | $1,045 | +$5 (0%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 25.2 mi | $890 | $-150 (-14%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 26.8 mi | $960 | $-80 (-8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Grafton — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Grafton?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Grafton, Wisconsin is $1,040 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $2,016.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Grafton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,600 ($3,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grafton expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grafton's 1-bedroom median of $1,040 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grafton rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Grafton ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Grafton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glendale ($964), West Bend ($970), Milwaukee ($1,033).