1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sun Prairie, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,636 and +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Sun Prairie
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 Sun Prairie
Compare Sun Prairie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 3 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Wausau | $805 |
| 7 | Menasha | $810 |
| 8 | Appleton | $823 |
| 9 | Superior | $830 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 11 | Beloit | $850 |
| 12 | Watertown | $850 |
| 13 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 14 | Plover | $860 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $870 |
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 (this page) | $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 Sun Prairie.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Sun Prairie |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Forest, WI | 9 mi | $1,240 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Monona, WI | 13 mi | $986 | $-294 (-23%) |
| Madison, WI | 15.2 mi | $1,354 | +$74 (+6%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 20.4 mi | $1,227 | $-53 (-4%) |
| Middleton, WI | 24.1 mi | $1,290 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 29.7 mi | $880 | $-400 (-31%) |
| Verona, WI | 29.8 mi | $1,450 | +$170 (+13%) |
| Watertown, WI | 33.2 mi | $850 | $-430 (-34%) |
| Janesville, WI | 34.8 mi | $880 | $-400 (-31%) |
| Beloit, WI | 45.2 mi | $850 | $-430 (-34%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 49.7 mi | $1,160 | $-120 (-9%) |
| Machesney Park, IL | 59 mi | $1,040 | $-240 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Sun Prairie — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sun Prairie?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is $1,280 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,636.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Sun Prairie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun Prairie expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sun Prairie's 1-bedroom median of $1,280 is +8% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sun Prairie rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Sun Prairie ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Sun Prairie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include De Forest ($1,240), Monona ($986), Fitchburg ($1,227).