Studio Apartment Rent in Grafton, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Grafton, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $1,755 and +28% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Grafton
Compare Grafton'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 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Wausau | $725 |
| 8 | Appleton | $733 |
| 9 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 11 | Tomah | $740 |
| 12 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 13 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 14 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 15 | Plover | $760 |
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 | Elm Grove | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Grafton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Grafton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saukville, WI | 6.4 mi | $810 | $-120 (-13%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 11.4 mi | $734 | $-196 (-21%) |
| Glendale, WI | 14.4 mi | $1,411 | +$481 (+52%) |
| Germantown, WI | 14.7 mi | $1,100 | +$170 (+18%) |
| West Bend, WI | 16.3 mi | $860 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Shorewood, WI | 17.6 mi | $1,140 | +$210 (+23%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 17.9 mi | $1,140 | +$210 (+23%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 18.5 mi | $916 | $-14 (-2%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 20.7 mi | $1,035 | +$105 (+11%) |
| Elm Grove, WI | 22.6 mi | $1,210 | +$280 (+30%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 23.2 mi | $1,410 | +$480 (+52%) |
| West Allis, WI | 23.5 mi | $930 | — |
Studio rent in Grafton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Grafton?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Grafton, Wisconsin is $930 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $1,755.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Grafton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,200 ($3,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grafton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Grafton's studio median of $930 is +28% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grafton rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Grafton ranks #34 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Grafton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Saukville ($810), Brown Deer ($734), West Bend ($860).