Studio Apartment Rent in Janesville, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Janesville, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,216 and +36% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Janesville
Compare Janesville'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? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Janesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Janesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit, WI | 10.9 mi | $800 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Rockford, IL | 28.6 mi | $778 | $-42 (-5%) |
| Monona, WI | 29.8 mi | $1,565 | +$745 (+91%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 31 mi | $1,208 | +$388 (+47%) |
| Madison, WI | 32.4 mi | $1,141 | +$321 (+39%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 34.8 mi | $1,080 | +$260 (+32%) |
| Verona, WI | 39.2 mi | $1,220 | +$400 (+49%) |
| De Forest, WI | 40.8 mi | $1,050 | +$230 (+28%) |
| Middleton, WI | 42.4 mi | $1,090 | +$270 (+33%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 49.4 mi | $1,030 | +$210 (+26%) |
| Woodstock, IL | 50.7 mi | $1,340 | +$520 (+63%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 54.2 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Janesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Janesville?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Janesville, Wisconsin is $820 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,216.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Janesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Janesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Janesville's studio median of $820 is +36% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Janesville rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Janesville ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Janesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Beloit ($800), Rockford ($778), Beaver Dam ($750).