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Stevens Point

Pop. 25,785·37th most expensive in Wisconsin·Stevens Point rents are up 5.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,275/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$690
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Stevens Point · $1,275
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,275/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$58,031/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stevens Point's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$680
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,340
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,300/yr
At $1,275/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stevens Point, WI is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,785
Median income
$58,031
Median age
28.4
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
15.3%
44.9%
19.9%
13.5%
Under 1815.3%
18–3444.9%
35–5419.9%
55–646.4%
65+13.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Black1.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian3%
Other3%
Education (25+)
27.2%
30.2%
37.9%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Stevens Point, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,712 → $58,031
up 16.7%
Population
25,752 → 25,785
up 0.1%
Renter share
47.5% → 48.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 37.9%
-0.4 pts
Median age
27.5 → 28.4
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,712 in 2021 to $58,031 more recently.

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About renting in Stevens Point, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Stevens Point is $1,275/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,190/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($58,031/yr), Stevens Point ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Stevens Point an affordable city for renters?

Stevens Point is considered affordable for renters. At $1,275/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($58,031/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Stevens Point falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Stevens Point?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,275/mo in Stevens Point. The local median household income is $58,031/yr, meaning the typical Stevens Point household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Stevens Point?

Rent in Stevens Point has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Stevens Point rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Stevens Point is middle-of-the-pack for Wisconsin for rent, ranking #37 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,275/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Stevens Point?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Stevens Point ($1,275/mo): Marshfield ($1,040/mo), Weston ($1,045/mo), Wausau ($1,050/mo).

What percentage of Stevens Point residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of Stevens Point households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. Stevens Point leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Stevens Point rent compare to the national average?

Stevens Point's median rent of $1,275/mo is $690 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #37 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,275/mo, rent takes ~26% of Stevens Point's median household income ($58,031/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Stevens Point 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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