Barron County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 46,683.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$704/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$750/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$984/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,262/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,590/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $679 | $704 | +$25 (+3.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $746 | $750 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $979 | $984 | +$5 (+0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,211 | $1,262 | +$51 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,494 | $1,590 | +$96 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,000
$2,500/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,360
$3,280/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Sauk County
1 BR: $951/mo
Eau Claire County
1 BR: $962/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $836/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $917/mo
Oneida County
1 BR: $887/mo
St. Croix County
1 BR: $1,405/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.