What is the average apartment size in Sussex?

The average size for a Sussex, WI apartment is 1,028 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Sussex?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Sussex is $1,545 per month, a 1.02% decrease from last years average of $1,561.

What is the average apartment size in Sussex?

The typical apartment in Sussex offers about 1,028 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Sussex, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sussex?

The typical rent budget in Sussex ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sussex?

In Sussex, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sussex is $1,545, a 1.02% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,561.

One-bedroom apartments provide 819 square feet for $1,426, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,539 offer 1,092 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,941 sq ft) for $2,859, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Sussex, WI

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,545	1,028 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,426	819 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,539	1,092 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,859	1,941 sq. ft.

Sussex, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Sussex, WI have decreased by 1.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,561 to $1,545.

What's the typical rent budget in Sussex, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Sussex, WI (58%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Sussex, WI?

1,450 or 31% of the households in Sussex, WI are renter-occupied while 3,229 or 69% are owner-occupied.

How Sussex Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Sussex	$1,545
Madison	$1,810
Milwaukee	$1,567
Appleton	$1,271
La Crosse	$1,246
Neenah	$1,267
Brookfield	$1,871
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,582
Onalaska	$1,425
New Berlin	$1,656
Fox Point	$1,604
East Troy	$1,457
Menomonee Falls	$1,748
Hales Corners	$1,670
Hartland	$1,549
Shorewood	$1,744
Brown Deer	$1,659
Whitefish Bay	$1,880
Jackson	$1,665
Germantown	$1,533

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Sussex apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.