1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Greenfield, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Greenfield, Wisconsin as of September 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,426 and +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Greenfield
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 Greenfield
Compare Greenfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Shawano | $760 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 7 | Weston | $800 |
| 8 | Wausau | $805 |
| 9 | Menasha | $810 |
| 10 | Appleton | $823 |
| 11 | Superior | $830 |
| 12 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 13 | Beloit | $850 |
| 14 | Watertown | $850 |
| 15 | La Crosse | $860 |
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 | Elm Grove | $1,360 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 8 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 9 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 12 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 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 Greenfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Greenfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin, WI | 5.6 mi | $1,270 | +$227 (+22%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 6.8 mi | $1,165 | +$122 (+12%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 7.6 mi | $1,033 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 7.9 mi | $890 | $-153 (-15%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 8 mi | $1,350 | +$307 (+29%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 8.3 mi | $960 | $-83 (-8%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 9 mi | $1,010 | $-33 (-3%) |
| Elm Grove, WI | 9.5 mi | $1,360 | +$317 (+30%) |
| Glendale, WI | 12 mi | $964 | $-79 (-8%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 12.1 mi | $1,186 | +$143 (+14%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 12.2 mi | $1,590 | +$547 (+52%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 14.8 mi | $1,124 | +$81 (+8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Greenfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Greenfield?
As of September 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Greenfield, Wisconsin is $1,043 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,426.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Greenfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,720 ($3,477/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Greenfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,043 is +25% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Greenfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 60 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Greenfield ranks #37 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Greenfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Milwaukee ($1,033), Saint Francis ($890), Cudahy ($960).