Portage County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 70,281.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$715/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$794/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY
-17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,037/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,243/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,373/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $706 | $715 | +$9 (+1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 | $794 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,029 | $1,037 | +$8 (+0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,240 | $1,243 | +$3 (+0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,388 | $1,373 | $-15 (-1.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,760
$2,647/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,480
$3,457/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Jackson County
1 BR: $787/mo
Forest County
1 BR: $742/mo
Sauk County
1 BR: $951/mo
Burnett County
1 BR: $742/mo
Wood County
1 BR: $742/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $978/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.