Bay Pointe Apartments
1049 Sawyer Dr,
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
1-2 Beds | $1,175 - $1,410
Rental Market Trends in Sturgeon Bay, WI
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Sturgeon Bay, WI is $1,081/month.
Rent in Sturgeon Bay is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,081/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.4%
Change / Year
37
Available Apartments
Sturgeon Bay rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Sturgeon Bay average $955 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sturgeon Bay average $1,081 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sturgeon Bay average $1,367 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sturgeon Bay average $1,850 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $37 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Sturgeon Bay, WI
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$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 Sturgeon Bay, WI?
Because the average rent in Sturgeon Bay is $1,081, you’ll want to make about $3,603 per month or $43,236 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 Sturgeon Bay, WI is 23.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sturgeon Bay is 25.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $955 - $1,850. You can expect to pay 10.2% more for groceries, 3.8% less for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.
How does Sturgeon Bay, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sturgeon Bay, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Sturgeon Bay?
The average rent in Sturgeon Bay is $1,081 per month, which is 35.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Sturgeon Bay?
Rents in Sturgeon Bay, WI are increasing, with prices up 3.4% year-over-year and $37 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Sturgeon Bay?
In Sturgeon Bay, WI, 41% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.