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Weston

Pop. 15,749·59th most expensive in Wisconsin·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,045/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$920
Falling (Monthly)
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Weston · $1,045
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,045/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$42,000/yr
Local median income
$78,207/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Weston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$720
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,390
Research median
$1,050/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
$12,540/yr
At $1,045/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Weston, WI is majority owner-occupied, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,749
Median income
$78,207
Median age
41.3
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
21.6%
20.6%
25.3%
13.1%
19.4%
Under 1821.6%
18–3420.6%
35–5425.3%
55–6413.1%
65+19.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Black1.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian7.7%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
32.6%
36%
25.7%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma32.6%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Weston, WI has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,129 → $78,207
up 6.9%
Population
15,609 → 15,749
up 0.9%
Renter share
40.7% → 36.6%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 25.7%
+3.1 pts
Median age
37.1 → 41.3
+4.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,207 today, compared with $73,129 five years earlier. Renters now make up 36.6% of households, compared with 40.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.7% of adults here, versus 22.6% in 2021.

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About renting in Weston, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Weston is $1,045/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,370/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($78,207/yr), Weston ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Weston an affordable city for renters?

Weston is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,045/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($78,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Weston falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Weston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,045/mo in Weston. The local median household income is $78,207/yr, meaning the typical Weston household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Weston?

Rent in Weston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Weston rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Weston is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #59 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,045/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Weston?

Marshfield is nearby and more affordable at $1,040/mo, which is $5 less than Weston.

What percentage of Weston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of Weston households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. Weston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Weston rent compare to the national average?

Weston's median rent of $1,045/mo is $920 (47%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #59 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,045/mo, rent takes ~16% of Weston's median household income ($78,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Weston 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.5–7.65%
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