Best apartments in Baraboo under ?

Aria Oct 30, 2025

Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.

I've been in Westside for 2 years. Moved from LA for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:

**Housing:**
The market right now is hit or miss. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.

**Employment:**
consulting is strong here. healthcare is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.

**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.

**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Westside schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.

**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Homeless population growing downtown. And nightlife can be frustrating.

**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 7/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.

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Bella Clark Nov 3, 2025

Bought a house here in 2023 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up significantly since then.

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Delilah Myers Oct 21, 2025

Came here for family and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The school system is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

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Rylee Sanchez Nov 6, 2025

+1

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Evelyn Oct 24, 2025

hmm interesting perspective

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