Forest County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 9,239.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$694/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,182/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $694 | +$54 (+8.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $742 | +$31 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,182 | +$58 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,288 | +$51 (+4.1%) |
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
Chippewa County
1 BR: $962/mo
Portage County
1 BR: $794/mo
Langlade County
1 BR: $742/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $747/mo
Trempealeau County
1 BR: $753/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $754/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.