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Fort Atkinson, WI Area Guide

Classic Midwestern Americana on the banks of the Rock River

Small Town River Affordable Lake Nature Outdoors Safe Low Crime

Spanning the banks of the Rock River about fifty miles southeast of Madison, the city of Fort Atkinson is a small community that exudes timeless Midwestern charm. The thriving Downtown area along Main Street is bisected by the river, with a vibrant collective of cafes, specialty shops, neighborhood taverns, and other locally-owned businesses occupying the vintage storefronts. One of the city’s most popular attractions is the Fireside Dinner Theatre, a historic dining and entertainment venue that brings Broadway shows, concerts, and other performances to town on a regular basis.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Atkinson, WI is $846 for one bedroom, $898 for two bedrooms, and $1,113 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Atkinson has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$846/month
472 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Atkinson, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

50 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Luther Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Purdy Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rockwell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Barrie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Fort Atkinson 4k

Public

Grades K

164 Students

Fort Atkinson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Fort Atkinson High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aztalan State Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.