Eau Claire County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 105,697.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$932/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
+4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$962/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,181/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,582/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,588/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $831 | $932 | +$101 (+12.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $889 | $962 | +$73 (+8.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,092 | $1,181 | +$89 (+8.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,507 | $1,582 | +$75 (+5.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,581 | $1,588 | +$7 (+0.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,480
$3,207/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,240
$3,937/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Green County
1 BR: $840/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $762/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $767/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $836/mo
Winnebago County
1 BR: $889/mo
Ozaukee County
1 BR: $1,119/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.