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Kaukauna

Pop. 17,706·54th most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,116/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$849
Rising (Monthly)
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Kaukauna · $1,116
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,116/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$80,365/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kaukauna's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,392/yr
At $1,116/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kaukauna, WI is majority owner-occupied, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,706
Median income
$80,365
Median age
38.6
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
20.9%
24.6%
26.4%
13.4%
14.7%
Under 1820.9%
18–3424.6%
35–5426.4%
55–6413.4%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Black0.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian1.9%
Other3%
Education (25+)
34.4%
34.8%
25.1%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Kaukauna, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,308 → $80,365
up 16.0%
Population
16,929 → 17,706
up 4.6%
Renter share
28.4% → 28.9%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 25.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
39.3 → 38.6
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $80,365 today, compared with $69,308 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,929 to 17,706 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change.

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At $1,116/mo, how Kaukauna rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Kaukauna rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Kaukauna. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Kaukauna, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kaukauna is $1,116/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($80,365/yr), Kaukauna ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kaukauna an affordable city for renters?

Kaukauna is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,116/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($80,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kaukauna falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kaukauna?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,116/mo in Kaukauna. The local median household income is $80,365/yr, meaning the typical Kaukauna household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kaukauna?

Rent in Kaukauna has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Kaukauna rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Kaukauna is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #54 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,116/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kaukauna?

Neenah is nearby and more affordable at $983/mo, which is $133 less than Kaukauna.

What percentage of Kaukauna residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of Kaukauna households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. Kaukauna leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kaukauna rent compare to the national average?

Kaukauna's median rent of $1,116/mo is $849 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #54 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,116/mo, rent takes ~17% of Kaukauna's median household income ($80,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kaukauna 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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