Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 85,932.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$797/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$917/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,156/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,530/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,536/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $797 | +$28 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $876 | $917 | +$41 (+4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,122 | $1,156 | +$34 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,482 | $1,530 | +$48 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,488 | $1,536 | +$48 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,680
$3,057/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,240
$3,853/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Oneida County
1 BR: $887/mo
Fond du Lac County
1 BR: $946/mo
Dunn County
1 BR: $787/mo
Wood County
1 BR: $742/mo
Portage County
1 BR: $794/mo
Kewaunee County
1 BR: $931/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.