Polk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 45,128.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$756/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$836/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,097/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,357/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,669/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $756 | $-4 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $845 | $836 | $-9 (-1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,108 | $1,097 | $-11 (-1.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | $1,357 | +$22 (+1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,673 | $1,669 | $-4 (-0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,440
$2,787/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,880
$3,657/month gross
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Calumet County
1 BR: $960/mo
Milwaukee County
1 BR: $1,119/mo
Florence County
1 BR: $767/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $1,405/mo
Oconto County
1 BR: $793/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $818/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.