Marathon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 137,820.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$791/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$889/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,147/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,511/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,519/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $723 | $791 | +$68 (+9.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $803 | $889 | +$86 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,054 | $1,147 | +$93 (+8.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,379 | $1,511 | +$132 (+9.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,397 | $1,519 | +$122 (+8.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,560
$2,963/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,880
$3,823/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Grant County
1 BR: $762/mo
Pepin County
1 BR: $742/mo
Burnett County
1 BR: $742/mo
Iron County
1 BR: $758/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $815/mo
Calumet County
1 BR: $960/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.