Appleton, WI MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Appleton, WI MSA metro area. Population: 242,972.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$858/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$960/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,236/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,701/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,776/mo
↑ 13.6% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $858 | +$89 (+11.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $866 | $960 | +$94 (+10.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,106 | $1,236 | +$130 (+11.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,528 | $1,701 | +$173 (+11.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,563 | $1,776 | +$213 (+13.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,400
$3,200/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,440
$4,120/month gross
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.