Vilas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 23,146.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$775/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$780/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,167/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $748 | $775 | +$27 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 | $780 | +$27 (+3.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,167 | +$43 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,288 | +$22 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,200
$2,600/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Richland County
1 BR: $815/mo
Waushara County
1 BR: $742/mo
Burnett County
1 BR: $742/mo
Langlade County
1 BR: $742/mo
Iowa County
1 BR: $890/mo
Oconto County
1 BR: $793/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.