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Rental Market Trends in Cross Plains, WI

What is the average rent in Cross Plains, WI?

$1,263/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Cross Plains, WI is $1,263 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Cross Plains more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cross Plains, you can expect to pay about $1,159 per month for a studio, $1,263 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,507 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,159/month
538 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cross Plains, WI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $12 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cross Plains, WI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cross Plains, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
57% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cross Plains, WI?

Because the average rent in Cross Plains is $1,263, you’ll want to make about $4,210 per month or $50,520 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Zander Place

1300 Main St,
Cross Plains, WI 53528

$1,485 - $1,830

Studio - 2 Beds

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1837 Ludden Dr,
Cross Plains, WI 53528

$1,215 - $1,275

1-2 Beds

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2834 Pleasant View Rd

2834 Pleasant View Rd,
Middleton, WI 53562

$1,800

2 Beds

2824 Pleasant View Rd

2824 Pleasant View Rd

2824 Pleasant View Rd,
Middleton, WI 53562

$1,995

2 Beds

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United States Wisconsin Cross Plains Rental Trends

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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