Waupaca County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 51,822.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$764/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$779/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,283/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $764 | +$29 (+3.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $769 | $779 | +$10 (+1.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,232 | $1,283 | +$51 (+4.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,288 | +$51 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,160
$2,597/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Pepin County
1 BR: $742/mo
Dodge County
1 BR: $873/mo
Barron County
1 BR: $750/mo
Waukesha County
1 BR: $1,119/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $911/mo
Buffalo 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.