Studio Apartment Rent in Menomonie, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Menomonie, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +9% lower than the citywide median of $1,162 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Menomonie
Compare Menomonie'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 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $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 | Elm Grove | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Menomonie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Menomonie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire, WI | 28.9 mi | $840 | $-220 (-21%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 37.7 mi | $870 | $-190 (-18%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 44.6 mi | $1,060 | — |
| River Falls, WI | 46.6 mi | $1,060 | — |
| Hudson, WI | 53.4 mi | $1,250 | +$190 (+18%) |
| Rochester, MN | 67.5 mi | $1,010 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 68 mi | $1,650 | +$590 (+56%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 69.2 mi | $1,540 | +$480 (+45%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 71.8 mi | $1,180 | +$120 (+11%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 76 mi | $1,140 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Maplewood, MN | 76.3 mi | $1,150 | +$90 (+8%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 76.6 mi | $1,060 | — |
Studio rent in Menomonie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Menomonie?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Menomonie, Wisconsin is $1,060 per month. This is +9% below the citywide median of $1,162.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Menomonie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,400 ($3,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Menomonie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Menomonie's studio median of $1,060 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Menomonie rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Menomonie ranks #40 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Menomonie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Eau Claire ($840), Chippewa Falls ($870), Rochester ($1,010).