2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Menomonie, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Menomonie, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +26% higher than the citywide median of $1,162 and +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Two Rivers | $950 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 8 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 9 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 10 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 11 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 12 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 13 | Saukville | $1,080 |
| 14 | Tomah | $1,080 |
| 15 | Beaver Dam | $1,090 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Elm Grove | $1,620 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 7 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 8 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 12 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 14 | Sun Prairie | $1,470 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,470 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Menomonie.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Menomonie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 28.9 mi | $1,105 | $-355 (-24%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 37.7 mi | $1,140 | $-320 (-22%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 44.6 mi | $1,460 | — |
| River Falls, WI | 46.6 mi | $1,460 | — |
| Hudson, WI | 53.4 mi | $1,730 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Rochester, MN | 67.5 mi | $1,368 | $-92 (-6%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 68 mi | $2,280 | +$820 (+56%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 69.2 mi | $2,130 | +$670 (+46%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 71.8 mi | $1,630 | +$170 (+12%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 76 mi | $1,570 | +$110 (+8%) |
| Maplewood, MN | 76.3 mi | $1,590 | +$130 (+9%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 76.6 mi | $1,460 | — |
2-Bedroom rent in Menomonie — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Menomonie?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Menomonie, Wisconsin is $1,460 per month. This is +26% higher than the citywide median of $1,162.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Menomonie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,400 ($4,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Menomonie expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Menomonie's 2-bedroom median of $1,460 is +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Menomonie rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Menomonie ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Menomonie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Eau Claire ($1,105), Chippewa Falls ($1,140), Rochester ($1,368).