1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Menomonie, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Menomonie, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $1,162 and +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Menomonie
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 Menomonie
Compare Menomonie'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 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 7 | Wausau | $805 |
| 8 | Menasha | $810 |
| 9 | Appleton | $823 |
| 10 | Superior | $830 |
| 11 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 12 | Beloit | $850 |
| 13 | Watertown | $850 |
| 14 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 15 | Plover | $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 | Elm Grove | $1,360 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 8 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 9 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 12 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 14 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Menomonie.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Menomonie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 28.9 mi | $900 | $-300 (-25%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 37.7 mi | $930 | $-270 (-22%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 44.6 mi | $1,200 | — |
| River Falls, WI | 46.6 mi | $1,200 | — |
| Hudson, WI | 53.4 mi | $1,420 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Rochester, MN | 67.5 mi | $1,120 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 68 mi | $1,870 | +$670 (+56%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 69.2 mi | $1,750 | +$550 (+46%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 71.8 mi | $1,340 | +$140 (+12%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 76 mi | $1,290 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Maplewood, MN | 76.3 mi | $1,300 | +$100 (+8%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 76.6 mi | $1,200 | — |
1-Bedroom rent in Menomonie — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Menomonie?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Menomonie, Wisconsin is $1,200 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $1,162.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Menomonie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,000 ($4,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Menomonie expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Menomonie's 1-bedroom median of $1,200 is +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Menomonie rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Menomonie ranks #46 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Menomonie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Eau Claire ($900), Chippewa Falls ($930), Rochester ($1,120).