1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oak Creek, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Creek, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,682 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oak Creek
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 Oak Creek
Compare Oak Creek'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 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Weston | $800 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $802 |
| 8 | Wausau | $805 |
| 9 | Menasha | $810 |
| 10 | Appleton | $823 |
| 11 | Superior | $830 |
| 12 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 13 | Beloit | $850 |
| 14 | Watertown | $850 |
| 15 | La Crosse | $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 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek (this page) | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Oak Creek.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oak Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee, WI | 3.5 mi | $1,010 | $-340 (-25%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 5.6 mi | $960 | $-390 (-29%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 6.9 mi | $890 | $-460 (-34%) |
| Franklin, WI | 7.8 mi | $1,270 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 8 mi | $1,043 | $-307 (-23%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 10.2 mi | $870 | $-480 (-36%) |
| Racine, WI | 12.1 mi | $903 | $-447 (-33%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 13.7 mi | $1,033 | $-317 (-23%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 14.5 mi | $1,165 | $-185 (-14%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 16.6 mi | $1,186 | $-164 (-12%) |
| Glendale, WI | 17.1 mi | $964 | $-386 (-29%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 20.1 mi | $1,590 | +$240 (+18%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oak Creek — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oak Creek?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is $1,350 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,682.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oak Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Creek expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Creek's 1-bedroom median of $1,350 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Creek rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Oak Creek ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oak Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include South Milwaukee ($1,010), Cudahy ($960), Saint Francis ($890).