Dane County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 559,891.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,268/mo
↑ 17.4% YoY
+42% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,482/mo
↑ 15.6% YoY
+55% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,694/mo
↑ 15.1% YoY
+44% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,236/mo
↑ 15.6% YoY
+47% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,509/mo
↑ 16.1% YoY
+43% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,268 | +$188 (+17.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,282 | $1,482 | +$200 (+15.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,472 | $1,694 | +$222 (+15.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,935 | $2,236 | +$301 (+15.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,161 | $2,509 | +$348 (+16.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$59,280
$4,940/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$67,760
$5,647/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Brown County
1 BR: $931/mo
Buffalo County
1 BR: $742/mo
Vernon County
1 BR: $760/mo
Chippewa County
1 BR: $962/mo
Green Lake County
1 BR: $742/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.