Brown County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 268,393.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$867/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$931/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,164/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,545/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,618/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $841 | $867 | +$26 (+3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $918 | $931 | +$13 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,147 | $1,164 | +$17 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,521 | $1,545 | +$24 (+1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,554 | $1,618 | +$64 (+4.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,240
$3,103/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,560
$3,880/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Calumet County
1 BR: $960/mo
Iowa County
1 BR: $890/mo
Barron County
1 BR: $750/mo
St. Croix County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Sauk County
1 BR: $951/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.