Studio Apartment Rent in Sun Prairie, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,642 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Sun Prairie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sun Prairie |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Forest, WI | 9 mi | $1,050 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Monona, WI | 13 mi | $1,565 | +$485 (+45%) |
| Madison, WI | 15.2 mi | $1,141 | +$61 (+6%) |
| Fitchburg, WI | 20.4 mi | $1,208 | +$128 (+12%) |
| Middleton, WI | 24.1 mi | $1,090 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 29.7 mi | $750 | $-330 (-31%) |
| Verona, WI | 29.8 mi | $1,220 | +$140 (+13%) |
| Janesville, WI | 34.8 mi | $820 | $-260 (-24%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 41.4 mi | $820 | $-260 (-24%) |
| Beloit, WI | 45.2 mi | $800 | $-280 (-26%) |
| Oconomowoc, WI | 49.7 mi | $1,030 | $-50 (-5%) |
| Machesney Park, IL | 59 mi | $940 | $-140 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Sun Prairie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sun Prairie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is $1,080 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,642.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sun Prairie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sun Prairie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sun Prairie's studio median of $1,080 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sun Prairie rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Sun Prairie ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sun Prairie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include De Forest ($1,050), Beaver Dam ($750), Janesville ($820).