Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 28,402.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$741/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$747/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,417/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $706 | $741 | +$35 (+5.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $725 | $747 | +$22 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,353 | +$46 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,391 | $1,417 | +$26 (+1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,880
$2,490/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Washington County
1 BR: $1,119/mo
Pepin County
1 BR: $742/mo
Burnett County
1 BR: $742/mo
Washburn County
1 BR: $743/mo
Dunn County
1 BR: $787/mo
Winnebago County
1 BR: $889/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.