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Rental Market Trends in Janesville, WI

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Janesville, WI is $1,135/month.

Rent in Janesville is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,135/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3.5%

Change / Year

164

Available Apartments

Janesville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Janesville average $1,146 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Janesville average $1,135 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Janesville average $1,205 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Janesville average $1,690 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,146/month
516 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,135/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,205/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,690/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,844/month
1,238 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,680/month
1,412 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Janesville, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $40 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Janesville, WI

September 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Janesville, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
34% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Janesville is $1,135, you’ll want to make about $3,783 per month or $45,396 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Janesville, WI is 2.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Janesville is 8.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,135 - $1,690. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 14.0% more for utilities, and 0.9% more for transportation.

City

Janesville, WI

164 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Janesville, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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    Avg Rent: $758/month

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    Avg Rent: $1,500/month

Apartment Communities in Janesville We Think You'll Love

96 East Apartments

96 East Apartments

1601 N Randall Ave,
Janesville, WI 53545

1 Bed | $995 - $1,325

Diamond Ridge Apartments

Diamond Ridge Apartments

1315 Woodman Rd,
Janesville, WI 53545

1-3 Beds | $1,320 - $1,995

The Idylwood

The Idylwood

800 Myrtle Wy,
Janesville, WI 53545

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,480 - $2,575

The Glade Residences

The Glade Residences

701-711 Myrtle Way,
Janesville, WI 53545

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,395 - $2,370

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Janesville?

The average rent in Janesville is $1,135 per month, which is 31.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Janesville?

The average rent for a house in Janesville, WI is $1,844 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Janesville?

Rents in Janesville, WI are increasing, with prices up 3.5% year-over-year and $40 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Janesville?

In Janesville, WI, 34% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Wisconsin Janesville 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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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