University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI

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University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - Stevens Point, WI

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A timeless college community in the heart of Wisconsin

Public UWSP Suburban Walkable Dining Nightlife Golf River

UW-Stevens Point is a mid-sized university at the very center of Wisconsin, an invigorating institution with a healthy dose of Midwestern charm. Consistently recognized as one of the top public schools in the Midwest, UWSP boasts a nationally-ranked engineering program, a robust arts department, and a major emphasis on study abroad opportunities. UWSP serves as the focal point of its namesake hometown, and the campus community has a strong impact on the local culture.

A few blocks southwest of campus, Downtown Stevens Point is a charming and vibrant district on the banks of the Wisconsin River. The area along Main Street is filled with an eclectic assortment of coffee shops, restaurants, specialty shops, and a lively bar scene. When you want to get out of town, Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis are all close enough to make for a great weekend road trip.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Stevens Point, WI is $750 for a studio, $898 for one bedroom, $993 for two bedrooms, and $1,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stevens Point has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 268 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $750/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $898/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 886 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $993/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 752 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,177/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

58

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

Bannach Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

384 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson School For The Arts

Public

Grades K-6

271 Students

7
out of 10

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

356 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

469 Students

5
out of 10

Point 4 The Future

Public

Grades K

540 Students

Rating Unavailable

P J Jacobs Junior High

Public

Grades 7-9

661 Students

5
out of 10

Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Public

Grades 7-9

811 Students

4
out of 10

Stevens Point Area Senior High

Public

Grades 10-12

1,462 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point
  • Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and UWSP Observatory
  • Central Wisconsin Children's Museum
  • Schmeeckle Reserve
  • Jordan Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Central Wisconsin

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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.