Columbia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 58,272.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$824/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$911/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,195/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,645/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
+8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,798/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $824 | +$79 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $829 | $911 | +$82 (+9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,087 | $1,195 | +$108 (+9.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,519 | $1,645 | +$126 (+8.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,665 | $1,798 | +$133 (+8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,440
$3,037/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,800
$3,983/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Vilas County
1 BR: $780/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $767/mo
Sheboygan County
1 BR: $888/mo
Racine County
1 BR: $988/mo
Barron County
1 BR: $750/mo
Door County
1 BR: $870/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.