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Wisconsin Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,157
2 Bedrooms
$1,300
3 Bedrooms
$1,998
YoY Trend
-8%
Days on Market
58d
Milwaukee W
53208
1BR$875
2BR$1,150
3BR$1,295
YoY
+9.5%
DOM
50.85d
Listings
99
Madison SW
53711
1BR$1,439
2BR$1,450
3BR$2,700
YoY
-25.6%
DOM
64.67d
Listings
124
Wisconsin Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Wisconsin
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 40 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Wisconsin security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
💰
Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Wisconsin law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
→Landlord-favorable ATCP 134
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitability
→12-hr entry notice
→Repair & deduct
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Wisconsin before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Landlord identity
📄 Nonstandard rental provisions
Rent Control Status
Wisconsin rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Wisconsin Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Wisconsin?+
The average eviction timeline in Wisconsin is 40 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 5 days. Filing fee is $94.50.
What is the security deposit limit in Wisconsin?+
In Wisconsin, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Wisconsin have rent control?+
No. Wisconsin has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Wisconsin?+
Landlords in Wisconsin must provide at least 12 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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