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Fort Atkinson, WI

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Classic Midwestern Americana on the banks of the Rock River

Small Town River Affordable Lake Nature Outdoors Safe Low Crime

Spanning the banks of the Rock River about fifty miles southeast of Madison, the city of Fort Atkinson is a small community that exudes timeless Midwestern charm. The thriving Downtown area along Main Street is bisected by the river, with a vibrant collective of cafes, specialty shops, neighborhood taverns, and other locally-owned businesses occupying the vintage storefronts. One of the city’s most popular attractions is the Fireside Dinner Theatre, a historic dining and entertainment venue that brings Broadway shows, concerts, and other performances to town on a regular basis.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Atkinson, WI is $698 for one bedroom, $774 for two bedrooms, and $825 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Atkinson has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$698/month
178 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Purdy Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

268 Students

8
out of 10

Rockwell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

231 Students

8
out of 10

Luther Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

226 Students

8
out of 10

Barrie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

223 Students

6
out of 10

Fort Atkinson 4k

Public

Grades K

164 Students

Rating Unavailable

Fort Atkinson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

504 Students

7
out of 10

Fort Atkinson High

Public

Grades 9-12

960 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aztalan State Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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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 February 2025.