Studio Apartment Rent in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,095 and +45% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wisconsin Rapids.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wisconsin Rapids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point, WI | 17.9 mi | $680 | $-35 (-5%) |
| Plover, WI | 21.8 mi | $760 | +$45 (+6%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 31.4 mi | $690 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Weston, WI | 43.1 mi | $720 | +$5 (+1%) |
| Wausau, WI | 46.5 mi | $725 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Tomah, WI | 51.5 mi | $740 | +$25 (+3%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 60.4 mi | $820 | +$105 (+15%) |
| De Forest, WI | 84.6 mi | $1,050 | +$335 (+47%) |
| Middleton, WI | 88.4 mi | $1,090 | +$375 (+52%) |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 91.5 mi | $1,080 | +$365 (+51%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 91.6 mi | $750 | +$35 (+5%) |
| Neenah, WI | 92 mi | $880 | +$165 (+23%) |
Studio rent in Wisconsin Rapids — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wisconsin Rapids?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin is $715 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,095.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wisconsin Rapids?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,600 ($2,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wisconsin Rapids expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wisconsin Rapids's studio median of $715 is +45% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wisconsin Rapids rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Wisconsin Rapids ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wisconsin Rapids?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stevens Point ($680), Marshfield ($690).