3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grafton, WI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Grafton, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,783 and +28% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $1,120 |
| 2 | Stevens Point | $1,190 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $1,250 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,290 |
| 5 | Watertown | $1,307 |
| 6 | Whitefish Bay | $1,313 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $1,317 |
| 8 | Saint Francis | $1,320 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $1,325 |
| 10 | Plover | $1,340 |
| 11 | Saukville | $1,340 |
| 12 | Weston | $1,370 |
| 13 | Wausau | $1,380 |
| 14 | Green Bay | $1,397 |
| 15 | Tomah | $1,400 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $2,340 |
| 2 | Hudson | $2,300 |
| 3 | Monona | $2,193 |
| 4 | Verona | $2,180 |
| 5 | Madison | $2,042 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $2,000 |
| 7 | Brown Deer | $2,000 |
| 8 | Kenosha | $1,983 |
| 9 | River Falls | $1,970 |
| 10 | New Richmond | $1,970 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,950 |
| 12 | Sun Prairie | $1,930 |
| 13 | Shorewood | $1,900 |
| 14 | Menomonee Falls | $1,880 |
| 15 | De Forest | $1,880 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Grafton.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Grafton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saukville, WI | 6.4 mi | $1,340 | $-200 (-13%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 11.4 mi | $2,000 | +$460 (+30%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.4 mi | $1,759 | +$219 (+14%) |
| Germantown, WI | 14.7 mi | $1,820 | +$280 (+18%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 14.9 mi | $1,313 | $-227 (-15%) |
| West Bend, WI | 16.3 mi | $1,430 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Shorewood, WI | 17.6 mi | $1,900 | +$360 (+23%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 17.9 mi | $1,880 | +$340 (+22%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 18.5 mi | $1,524 | $-16 (-1%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 20.7 mi | $1,725 | +$185 (+12%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 23.2 mi | $2,340 | +$800 (+52%) |
| West Allis, WI | 23.5 mi | $1,540 | — |
3-Bedroom rent in Grafton — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Grafton?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Grafton, Wisconsin is $1,540 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,783.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Grafton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grafton expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grafton's 3-bedroom median of $1,540 is +28% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grafton rank for 3-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 3-bedroom data, Grafton ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Grafton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Saukville ($1,340), Whitefish Bay ($1,313), West Bend ($1,430).