1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,094 and +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin Rapids
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 Wisconsin Rapids
Compare Wisconsin Rapids's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids (this page) | $770 |
| 7 | Wausau | $805 |
| 8 | Menasha | $810 |
| 9 | Appleton | $823 |
| 10 | Superior | $830 |
| 11 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 12 | Beloit | $850 |
| 13 | Watertown | $850 |
| 14 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 15 | Plover | $860 |
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 | Elm Grove | $1,360 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 8 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 9 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 12 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 14 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wisconsin Rapids.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wisconsin Rapids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point, WI | 17.9 mi | $760 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Plover, WI | 21.8 mi | $860 | +$90 (+12%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 31.4 mi | $740 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Wausau, WI | 46.5 mi | $805 | +$35 (+5%) |
| Tomah, WI | 51.5 mi | $870 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 60.4 mi | $950 | +$180 (+23%) |
| De Forest, WI | 84.6 mi | $1,240 | +$470 (+61%) |
| Middleton, WI | 88.4 mi | $1,290 | +$520 (+68%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 91.5 mi | $1,280 | +$510 (+66%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 91.6 mi | $880 | +$110 (+14%) |
| Neenah, WI | 92 mi | $900 | +$130 (+17%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93.7 mi | $760 | $-10 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wisconsin Rapids — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin Rapids?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is $770 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,094.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin Rapids?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wisconsin Rapids expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wisconsin Rapids's 1-bedroom median of $770 is +45% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wisconsin Rapids rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Wisconsin Rapids ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wisconsin Rapids?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Stevens Point ($760), Marshfield ($740), Oshkosh ($760).