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Sheboygan, WI Area Guide

A classic Wisconsin beach town.

Beach Coastal Fishing Boating Midwest

Located along Lake Michigan's western shore, Sheboygan combines outdoor recreation with small-city appeal. The city has earned recognition as the "Malibu of the Midwest" for its Lake Michigan surfing opportunities. The rental market offers affordable options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,043, reflecting a 2.9% increase over the past year. Housing options include apartments in the downtown district and residential communities near North Point with Lake Michigan views. The city proudly celebrates its designation as the "Bratwurst Capital of the World," highlighting its rich German heritage.

Sheboygan features numerous recreational spaces, including Deland Park, which houses the Sheboygan Hmong Memorial and the Lottie Cooper shipwreck display. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center showcases contemporary art exhibitions and performances, while the Art Preserve offers an additional museum experience. The city's expanding trail network includes the Shoreline 400 Trail and lakefront paths for walking and cycling. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sheboygan Campus enhances educational opportunities in the area. Local festivals and events throughout the year celebrate the community's heritage through food, music, and traditions.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sheboygan, WI is $977 for a studio, $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,330 for two bedrooms, and $1,707 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sheboygan has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,076/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$2,456/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,205/month
760 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

55 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

23 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

57 / 100

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

Schools

Lincoln-Erdman Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

James Madison Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Etude Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Pigeon River Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Sheboygan Leadership Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

George D Warriner Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Farnsworth Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Horace Mann Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

North High

Public

Grades 9-12

Etude High

Public

Grades 9-12

South High

Public

Grades 9-12

Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Above and Beyond Children's Museum
  • Maywood - Ellwood H. May Environmental Park
  • Kohler-Andrae State Park

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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.