Buffalo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 13,329.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$691/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,184/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,539/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $691 | +$11 (+1.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $732 | $742 | +$10 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $960 | $973 | +$13 (+1.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,182 | $1,184 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,446 | $1,539 | +$93 (+6.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Pierce County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $911/mo
Sawyer County
1 BR: $801/mo
Barron County
1 BR: $750/mo
Chippewa County
1 BR: $962/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $767/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.