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Neenah

Pop. 27,336·61st most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,020/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$942
Rising (Monthly)
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Neenah · $1,020
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,020/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
Local median income
$75,374/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Neenah's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,750
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,170/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,020 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$12,240/yr
At $1,020/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Neenah, WI is majority owner-occupied, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,336
Median income
$75,374
Median age
38
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
23.8%
21.7%
26.6%
12.1%
15.7%
Under 1823.8%
18–3421.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian2.8%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
26.5%
32.3%
35.8%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma26.5%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Neenah, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,617 → $75,374
up 16.6%
Population
27,194 → 27,336
up 0.5%
Renter share
35.9% → 33.8%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 35.8%
+4.2 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38
+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $64,617 to $75,374 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.6% shift. Renters now make up 33.8% of households, compared with 35.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.8% of adults here, versus 31.6% in 2021.

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Neenah rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Neenah, WI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Neenah is $1,020/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($75,374/yr), Neenah ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Neenah an affordable city for renters?

Neenah is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,020/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($75,374/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Neenah falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Neenah?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,020/mo in Neenah. The local median household income is $75,374/yr, meaning the typical Neenah household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Neenah?

Rent in Neenah has increased 2.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Neenah rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Neenah is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #61 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,020/mo.

What percentage of Neenah residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Neenah households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Neenah leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Neenah rent compare to the national average?

Neenah's median rent of $1,020/mo is $942 (48%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #61 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,020/mo, rent takes ~16% of Neenah's median household income ($75,374/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Neenah 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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