1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Oconomowoc, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,862 and +17% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Oconomowoc
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 Oconomowoc
Compare Oconomowoc'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 | $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 Oconomowoc.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Oconomowoc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown, WI | 17.1 mi | $850 | $-310 (-27%) |
| Waukesha, WI | 17.8 mi | $1,170 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Brookfield, WI | 25.4 mi | $1,590 | +$430 (+37%) |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 25.6 mi | $1,280 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Germantown, WI | 27.1 mi | $1,230 | +$70 (+6%) |
| West Bend, WI | 29.8 mi | $970 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 32.6 mi | $1,165 | +$5 (0%) |
| West Allis, WI | 32.7 mi | $1,045 | $-115 (-10%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 35.7 mi | $880 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 35.9 mi | $1,124 | $-36 (-3%) |
| Franklin, WI | 36.6 mi | $1,270 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 36.7 mi | $1,033 | $-127 (-11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Oconomowoc — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Oconomowoc?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is $1,160 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,862.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Oconomowoc?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,400 ($3,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oconomowoc expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Oconomowoc's 1-bedroom median of $1,160 is +17% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oconomowoc rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Oconomowoc ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Oconomowoc?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Watertown ($850), West Bend ($970), West Allis ($1,045).