Douglas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 44,092.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$849/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$978/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,232/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,689/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,067/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
+18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $782 | $849 | +$67 (+8.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $896 | $978 | +$82 (+9.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,140 | $1,232 | +$92 (+8.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,538 | $1,689 | +$151 (+9.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,914 | $2,067 | +$153 (+8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,120
$3,260/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,280
$4,107/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Manitowoc County
1 BR: $742/mo
Burnett County
1 BR: $742/mo
Green County
1 BR: $840/mo
Dane County
1 BR: $1,482/mo
Iowa County
1 BR: $890/mo
Washburn County
1 BR: $743/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.