1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kaukauna, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kaukauna, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,116 and +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kaukauna
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 Kaukauna
Compare Kaukauna'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 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Weston | $800 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $802 |
| 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 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 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 Kaukauna.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kaukauna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha, WI | 9.6 mi | $810 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Appleton, WI | 10.9 mi | $823 | $-47 (-5%) |
| De Pere, WI | 11.8 mi | $970 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Green Bay, WI | 20.2 mi | $840 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Neenah, WI | 21.5 mi | $900 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Bellevue, WI | 22.6 mi | $891 | +$21 (+2%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 29.3 mi | $760 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 38.3 mi | $895 | +$25 (+3%) |
| Manitowoc, WI | 38.8 mi | $710 | $-160 (-18%) |
| West Bend, WI | 63.9 mi | $970 | +$100 (+11%) |
| Saukville, WI | 65 mi | $910 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Grafton, WI | 70.9 mi | $1,040 | +$170 (+20%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kaukauna — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kaukauna?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kaukauna, Wisconsin is $870 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,116.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kaukauna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaukauna expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kaukauna's 1-bedroom median of $870 is +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kaukauna rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Kaukauna ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kaukauna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Menasha ($810), Appleton ($823), Green Bay ($840).