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Mount Pleasant

Pop. 27,953·16th most expensive in Wisconsin·Rental market data updated monthly for Mount Pleasant, WI
Median rent (all units)
$1,680/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$285
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Mount Pleasant · $1,680
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,680/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$91,616/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mount Pleasant's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,160/yr
At $1,680/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mount Pleasant, WI is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,953
Median income
$91,616
Median age
44.7
Renters
23.2%
Age distribution
20.5%
18.9%
23.3%
15.3%
22%
Under 1820.5%
18–3418.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6415.3%
65+22%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
75%
13.4%
White75%
Black8.3%
Hispanic13.4%
Asian2.5%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
23.9%
32.7%
37.7%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
76.8%
23.2%
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mount Pleasant, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$81,053 → $91,616
up 13.0%
Population
27,572 → 27,953
up 1.4%
Renter share
21.5% → 23.2%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 37.7%
+3.7 pts
Median age
47 → 44.7
-2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $81,053 to $91,616 across the same window, up 13.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 27,572 residents to roughly 27,953. Renters now make up 23.2% of households, compared with 21.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.7% of adults here, versus 34% in 2021.

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Mount Pleasant rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mount Pleasant. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Mount Pleasant, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,680/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,440/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($91,616/yr), Mount Pleasant ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Pleasant an affordable city for renters?

Mount Pleasant is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,680/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($91,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mount Pleasant falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mount Pleasant?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,680/mo in Mount Pleasant. The local median household income is $91,616/yr, meaning the typical Mount Pleasant household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mount Pleasant?

Rent in Mount Pleasant has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Mount Pleasant rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Mount Pleasant is one of the pricier cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #16 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,680/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mount Pleasant?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mount Pleasant ($1,680/mo): Racine ($1,180/mo), South Milwaukee ($1,250/mo), Kenosha ($1,637/mo).

What percentage of Mount Pleasant residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of Mount Pleasant households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. Mount Pleasant leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mount Pleasant rent compare to the national average?

Mount Pleasant's median rent of $1,680/mo is $285 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #16 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,680/mo, rent takes ~22% of Mount Pleasant's median household income ($91,616/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mount Pleasant 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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