1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in River Falls, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in River Falls, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,513 and +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in River Falls
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 River Falls
Compare River Falls'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 (this page) | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than River Falls.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs River Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson, WI | 11 mi | $1,420 | +$220 (+18%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 19.7 mi | $1,200 | — |
| Woodbury, MN | 21.6 mi | $1,870 | +$670 (+56%) |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 22.7 mi | $1,750 | +$550 (+46%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 26.4 mi | $1,340 | +$140 (+12%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 30.1 mi | $1,200 | — |
| Maplewood, MN | 31.1 mi | $1,300 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 31.9 mi | $1,390 | +$190 (+16%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 32.2 mi | $1,290 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Rosemount, MN | 32.4 mi | $1,660 | +$460 (+38%) |
| West Saint Paul, MN | 34.2 mi | $1,270 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Little Canada, MN | 35.4 mi | $1,173 | $-27 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in River Falls — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in River Falls?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in River Falls, Wisconsin is $1,200 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,513.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in River Falls?
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 River Falls expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
River Falls's 1-bedroom median of $1,200 is +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does River Falls rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, River Falls ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near River Falls?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Little Canada ($1,173).