Monroe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 46,208.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$714/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$828/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,036/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,360/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,413/mo
↓ 7.0% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $726 | $714 | $-12 (-1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $857 | $828 | $-29 (-3.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,059 | $1,036 | $-23 (-2.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,375 | $1,360 | $-15 (-1.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,519 | $1,413 | $-106 (-7.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,120
$2,760/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,440
$3,453/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Pepin County
1 BR: $742/mo
Sauk County
1 BR: $951/mo
Wood County
1 BR: $742/mo
Ashland County
1 BR: $742/mo
Racine County
1 BR: $988/mo
Bayfield County
1 BR: $742/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.