Studio Apartment Rent in Kaukauna, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kaukauna, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,116 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kaukauna
Compare Kaukauna'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 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 5 | Superior | $720 |
| 6 | Weston | $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 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kaukauna.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kaukauna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha, WI | 9.6 mi | $770 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Appleton, WI | 10.9 mi | $733 | $-47 (-6%) |
| De Pere, WI | 11.8 mi | $880 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Green Bay, WI | 20.2 mi | $770 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Neenah, WI | 21.5 mi | $880 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 29.3 mi | $740 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 38.3 mi | $760 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Manitowoc, WI | 38.8 mi | $710 | $-70 (-9%) |
| West Bend, WI | 63.9 mi | $860 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Saukville, WI | 65 mi | $810 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Grafton, WI | 70.9 mi | $930 | +$150 (+19%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 72.4 mi | $750 | $-30 (-4%) |
Studio rent in Kaukauna — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kaukauna?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kaukauna, Wisconsin is $780 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,116.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kaukauna?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kaukauna expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kaukauna's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kaukauna rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Kaukauna ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kaukauna?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Menasha ($770), Appleton ($733), Green Bay ($770).