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Rents in Janesville are $127 below the Rock County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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12 S Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
Wisconsin Property Managers, based in Janesville, manages apartments, houses and storage in Southern Wisconsin, and also offers handyman services, real estate investment and sales.
In their words: “At Wisconsin Property Managers, we blend decades of expertise with personalized service to offer unparalleled property solutions.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, respectful staff, quick responses and fast maintenance visits.
1701 Holiday Dr, Janesville, WI 53545
Blue Bridge Property Management, based in Janesville, offers full-service property management, handling leasing, applications, maintenance requests, tenant issues and marketing for owners, including apartment complexes in Rock County.
Review summary: Most reviewers, both tenants and owners, mention a responsive, understanding property manager and timely, professional service.
207 N Academy St #150, Janesville, WI 53548
RK Smith Realty, based in Janesville, manages rental homes, townhomes and apartment complexes in Janesville, Edgerton and Rock County, with tenant placement and maintenance.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention friendly staff and quick fixes to maintenance requests, though a few report communication and mold problems.
1360 Excalibur Dr C, Janesville, WI 53546
Rocket Realty And Property Management, based in Janesville, manages single-family homes and apartments across Wisconsin, including Fort Atkinson and Milwaukee, with marketing, rent collection, maintenance, compliance and financial reporting.
In their words: “With years of experience in property and asset management, we handle every detail — big and small — so you don’t have to.”
1838 Green Forest Run Office, Janesville, WI 53546
Cap Property Management, based in Janesville, manages apartment communities and townhomes in several Wisconsin counties, including Rock, Walworth, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Dodge and Calumet, with leasing, maintenance coordination and online rent payment.
In their words: “We manage residential communities with a focus on long-term value, operational efficiency, and dependable service for both owners and residents.”
3500 N Newville Rd, Janesville, WI 53545
Walker Property Management, based in Janesville, manages apartments, single-family homes, duplexes, commercial and vacation rentals in Rock, Green and Walworth counties, including Milton, Edgerton, Jefferson and Beloit, and sells real estate.
In their words: “Our goals are to provide quality housing for all income levels, and we are here to help you find the ideal rental home for your unique needs.”
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Rents in Janesville are $127 below the Rock County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$81 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Janesville's typical asking rent is $127 (9.8%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Janesville is number 2 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Milton. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, March and June, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 3 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | $1,165 | +7.5% | 6 |
| Madison | $1,837 | +1.8% | 29 |
| Waukesha | $1,475 | +5.3% | 4 |
| West Allis | $1,445 | +6.0% | 0 |
| Wauwatosa | $1,680 | +4.3% | 5 |
| Kenosha | $1,627 | +5.3% | 7 |
| Milwaukee | $1,443 | +4.7% | 41 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Janesville is $1,165 (September 2026); +7.5% over the past year. About 32.7% of homes in Janesville are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 2.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 6 property management companies in Janesville, WI.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Janesville was $1,165 a month in September 2026, +7.5% on a year earlier.
Over the 3 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, March and June. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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