Studio Apartment Rent in Oak Creek, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oak Creek, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,776 and +7% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oak Creek.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oak Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee, WI | 3.5 mi | $900 | $-300 (-25%) |
| Cudahy, WI | 5.6 mi | $850 | $-350 (-29%) |
| Saint Francis, WI | 6.9 mi | $770 | $-430 (-36%) |
| Franklin, WI | 7.8 mi | $1,130 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 8 mi | $1,147 | $-53 (-4%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 10.2 mi | $760 | $-440 (-37%) |
| Racine, WI | 12.1 mi | $807 | $-393 (-33%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 13.7 mi | $916 | $-284 (-24%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 14.5 mi | $1,035 | $-165 (-14%) |
| Glendale, WI | 17.1 mi | $1,411 | +$211 (+18%) |
| Elm Grove, WI | 17.5 mi | $1,210 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 20.1 mi | $1,410 | +$210 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Oak Creek — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oak Creek?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is $1,200 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,776.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oak Creek?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,000 ($4,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Creek expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oak Creek's studio median of $1,200 is +7% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oak Creek rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Oak Creek ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oak Creek?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include South Milwaukee ($900), Cudahy ($850), Saint Francis ($770).