Wausau, WI MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Wausau, WI MSA metro area. Population: 137,820.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$791/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$889/mo
↑ 22.6% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,147/mo
↑ 22.9% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,511/mo
↑ 15.6% YoY
-1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,519/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $706 | $791 | +$85 (+12.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $725 | $889 | +$164 (+22.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,147 | +$214 (+22.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,511 | +$204 (+15.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,391 | $1,519 | +$128 (+9.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,560
$2,963/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,880
$3,823/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.