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Saint Francis

·15th most expensive in Wisconsin·Rental market data updated monthly for Saint Francis, WI
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$269
Falling (Monthly)
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Saint Francis · $1,693
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,693/mo, rent takes about 28% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Saint Francis's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,440
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,060/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,693 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Saint Francis is $1,693/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,320/mo.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Francis ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Saint Francis an affordable city for renters?

Saint Francis is considered affordable for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint Francis falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Saint Francis?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in Saint Francis.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Francis?

Rent in Saint Francis has increased 0.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Saint Francis rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Saint Francis is one of the pricier cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #15 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,693/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saint Francis?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saint Francis ($1,693/mo): South Milwaukee ($1,154/mo), Cudahy ($1,332/mo), Shorewood ($1,374/mo).

How does Saint Francis rent compare to the national average?

Saint Francis's median rent of $1,693/mo is $269 (14%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #15 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saint Francis 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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