2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grafton, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Grafton, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +29% lower than the citywide median of $1,755 and +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Two Rivers | $950 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 8 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 9 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 10 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 11 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 12 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 13 | Saukville | $1,080 |
| 14 | Tomah | $1,080 |
| 15 | Beaver Dam | $1,090 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Elm Grove | $1,620 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 7 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 8 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 12 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 14 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,470 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Grafton.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Grafton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saukville, WI | 6.4 mi | $1,080 | $-160 (-13%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,229 | $-11 (-1%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.4 mi | $1,592 | +$352 (+28%) |
| Germantown, WI | 14.7 mi | $1,470 | +$230 (+19%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 14.9 mi | $1,426 | +$186 (+15%) |
| West Bend, WI | 16.3 mi | $1,150 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Shorewood, WI | 17.6 mi | $1,530 | +$290 (+23%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 17.9 mi | $1,520 | +$280 (+23%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 18.5 mi | $1,229 | $-11 (-1%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 20.7 mi | $1,390 | +$150 (+12%) |
| Elm Grove, WI | 22.6 mi | $1,620 | +$380 (+31%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 23.2 mi | $1,890 | +$650 (+52%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Grafton — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Grafton?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Grafton, Wisconsin is $1,240 per month. This is +29% below the citywide median of $1,755.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Grafton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grafton expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grafton's 2-bedroom median of $1,240 is +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grafton rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Grafton ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Grafton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Saukville ($1,080), Brown Deer ($1,229), West Bend ($1,150).