Lafayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 16,716.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$691/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$819/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,353/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,466/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $691 | +$31 (+4.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $776 | $819 | +$43 (+5.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,353 | +$46 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,365 | $1,466 | +$101 (+7.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,760
$2,730/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Iowa County
1 BR: $890/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $888/mo
Portage County
1 BR: $794/mo
Forest County
1 BR: $742/mo
Winnebago County
1 BR: $889/mo
Langlade County
1 BR: $742/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.