Wisconsin Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Midwest region · 65 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Wisconsin has 65 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $975/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $973 (Adams County, WI) to $1,709 (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI). That median is equal to the national median FMR of $975, ranking Wisconsin #33 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Wisconsin median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $741 |
| 1-bedroom | $801 |
| 2-bedroom | $975 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,291 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,482 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,250.
Every FMR area in Wisconsin
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $1,242 | $1,405 | $1,709 | $2,262 | $2,531 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $1,027 | $1,119 | $1,338 | $1,648 | $1,784 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Wisconsin for FY2026?
Wisconsin has 65 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $975 per month, ranging from $973 (Adams County, WI) to $1,709 (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Wisconsin area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Wisconsin is $1,709 in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, and the lowest is $973 in Adams County, WI. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Wisconsin expensive for renters compared with other states?
Wisconsin's median 2-bedroom FMR of $975 is equal to the national median FMR of $975 (+0%). It ranks #33 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Wisconsin?
Public housing agencies in Wisconsin set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20