2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sun Prairie, WI
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,659 and +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $930 |
| 2 | Two Rivers | $950 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $970 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $990 |
| 5 | Stevens Point | $990 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Bay | $1,050 |
| 8 | Menasha | $1,050 |
| 9 | Superior | $1,050 |
| 10 | Appleton | $1,053 |
| 11 | Wausau | $1,055 |
| 12 | Saint Francis | $1,060 |
| 13 | Saukville | $1,080 |
| 14 | Tomah | $1,080 |
| 15 | Beaver Dam | $1,090 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,890 |
| 2 | Hudson | $1,730 |
| 3 | Verona | $1,660 |
| 4 | Elm Grove | $1,620 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,610 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,592 |
| 7 | Madison | $1,554 |
| 8 | Shorewood | $1,530 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,520 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $1,498 |
| 12 | Middleton | $1,480 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,477 |
| 14 | Sun Prairie (this page) | $1,470 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,470 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Sun Prairie.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Sun Prairie |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Forest, WI | 9 mi | $1,430 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Monona, WI | 13 mi | $1,402 | $-68 (-5%) |
| Madison, WI | 15.2 mi | $1,554 | +$84 (+6%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 20.4 mi | $1,498 | +$28 (+2%) |
| Middleton, WI | 24.1 mi | $1,480 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 29.7 mi | $1,090 | $-380 (-26%) |
| Verona, WI | 29.8 mi | $1,660 | +$190 (+13%) |
| Watertown, WI | 33.2 mi | $1,093 | $-377 (-26%) |
| Janesville, WI | 34.8 mi | $1,150 | $-320 (-22%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 41.4 mi | $1,120 | $-350 (-24%) |
| Beloit, WI | 45.2 mi | $1,120 | $-350 (-24%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 49.7 mi | $1,390 | $-80 (-5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Sun Prairie — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sun Prairie?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is $1,470 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,659.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Sun Prairie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,800 ($4,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun Prairie expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sun Prairie's 2-bedroom median of $1,470 is +11% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sun Prairie rank for 2-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 2-bedroom data, Sun Prairie ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Sun Prairie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include De Forest ($1,430), Monona ($1,402), Beaver Dam ($1,090).