2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Janesville, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Janesville, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,216 and +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Janesville
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 Janesville
Compare Janesville'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Janesville.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Janesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 10.9 mi | $1,120 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Rockford, IL | 28.6 mi | $1,132 | $-18 (-2%) |
| Monona, WI | 29.8 mi | $1,402 | +$252 (+22%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 31 mi | $1,498 | +$348 (+30%) |
| Madison, WI | 32.4 mi | $1,554 | +$404 (+35%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 34.8 mi | $1,470 | +$320 (+28%) |
| Verona, WI | 39.2 mi | $1,660 | +$510 (+44%) |
| De Forest, WI | 40.8 mi | $1,430 | +$280 (+24%) |
| Watertown, WI | 41.5 mi | $1,093 | $-57 (-5%) |
| Middleton, WI | 42.4 mi | $1,480 | +$330 (+29%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 49.4 mi | $1,390 | +$240 (+21%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 50.7 mi | $1,620 | +$470 (+41%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Janesville — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Janesville?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Janesville, Wisconsin is $1,150 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,216.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Janesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,000 ($3,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Janesville expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Janesville's 2-bedroom median of $1,150 is +31% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Janesville rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Janesville ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Janesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Beloit ($1,120), Rockford ($1,132), Watertown ($1,093).