3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +18% higher than the citywide median of $1,095 and +39% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $1,120 |
| 2 | Stevens Point | $1,190 |
| 3 | Marshfield | $1,250 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids (this page) | $1,290 |
| 5 | Watertown | $1,307 |
| 6 | Whitefish Bay | $1,313 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $1,317 |
| 8 | Saint Francis | $1,320 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $1,325 |
| 10 | Plover | $1,340 |
| 11 | Saukville | $1,340 |
| 12 | Weston | $1,370 |
| 13 | Wausau | $1,380 |
| 14 | Green Bay | $1,397 |
| 15 | Tomah | $1,400 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $2,340 |
| 2 | Hudson | $2,300 |
| 3 | Monona | $2,193 |
| 4 | Verona | $2,180 |
| 5 | Madison | $2,042 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $2,000 |
| 7 | Brown Deer | $2,000 |
| 8 | Kenosha | $1,983 |
| 9 | River Falls | $1,970 |
| 10 | New Richmond | $1,970 |
| 11 | Middleton | $1,950 |
| 12 | Sun Prairie | $1,930 |
| 13 | Shorewood | $1,900 |
| 14 | Menomonee Falls | $1,880 |
| 15 | De Forest | $1,880 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Wisconsin Rapids.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Wisconsin Rapids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point, WI | 17.9 mi | $1,190 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Plover, WI | 21.8 mi | $1,340 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 31.4 mi | $1,250 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Weston, WI | 43.1 mi | $1,370 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Wausau, WI | 46.5 mi | $1,380 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Tomah, WI | 51.5 mi | $1,400 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 60.4 mi | $1,440 | +$150 (+12%) |
| De Forest, WI | 84.6 mi | $1,880 | +$590 (+46%) |
| Middleton, WI | 88.4 mi | $1,950 | +$660 (+51%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 91.5 mi | $1,930 | +$640 (+50%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 91.6 mi | $1,480 | +$190 (+15%) |
| Neenah, WI | 92 mi | $1,570 | +$280 (+22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Wisconsin Rapids — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Wisconsin Rapids?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is $1,290 per month. This is +18% higher than the citywide median of $1,095.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Wisconsin Rapids?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wisconsin Rapids expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wisconsin Rapids's 3-bedroom median of $1,290 is +39% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wisconsin Rapids rank for 3-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 3-bedroom data, Wisconsin Rapids ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Wisconsin Rapids?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Stevens Point ($1,190), Marshfield ($1,250).