Studio Apartment Rent in Hudson, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hudson, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,805 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hudson
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 Hudson
Compare Hudson'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 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 5 | Superior | $720 |
| 6 | Wausau | $725 |
| 7 | Appleton | $733 |
| 8 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 10 | Tomah | $740 |
| 11 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 12 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 13 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 14 | Plover | $760 |
| 15 | Green Bay | $770 |
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 (this page) | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 9 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 14 | Middleton | $1,090 |
| 15 | Sun Prairie | $1,080 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hudson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hudson |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls, WI | 11 mi | $1,060 | $-190 (-15%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 15.4 mi | $1,060 | $-190 (-15%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 16.2 mi | $1,650 | +$400 (+32%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 18.5 mi | $1,180 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 20 mi | $1,540 | +$290 (+23%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 22.7 mi | $1,140 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Maplewood, MN | 22.9 mi | $1,150 | $-100 (-8%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 24.7 mi | $1,060 | $-190 (-15%) |
| Little Canada, MN | 27.3 mi | $1,342 | +$92 (+7%) |
| Vadnais Heights, MN | 27.5 mi | $1,380 | +$130 (+10%) |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 28 mi | $1,230 | $-20 (-2%) |
| West Saint Paul, MN | 28.7 mi | $1,120 | $-130 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Hudson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hudson?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hudson, Wisconsin is $1,250 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,805.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hudson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hudson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hudson's studio median of $1,250 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hudson rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 54 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Hudson ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hudson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include River Falls ($1,060), New Richmond ($1,060), Oakdale ($1,180).