Biggest Rent Increases in Wisconsin — FY2026

Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Wisconsin. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State FY2025 2BR FY2026 2BR Change
1 Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area WI $1,472 $1,694 +$222 (+15.1%)
2 Iowa County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area WI $1,031 $1,168 +$137 (+13.3%)
3 Appleton, WI MSA WI $1,106 $1,236 +$130 (+11.8%)
4 Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area WI $1,087 $1,195 +$108 (+9.9%)
5 Fond du Lac, WI MSA WI $1,074 $1,176 +$102 (+9.5%)
6 Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA WI $1,055 $1,149 +$94 (+8.9%)
7 Wausau, WI MSA WI $1,054 $1,147 +$93 (+8.8%)
8 Green County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area WI $1,010 $1,097 +$87 (+8.6%)
9 Eau Claire, WI MSA WI $1,092 $1,181 +$89 (+8.2%)
10 Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA WI $1,153 $1,246 +$93 (+8.1%)
11 Racine, WI MSA WI $1,149 $1,235 +$86 (+7.5%)
12 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSA WI $1,257 $1,338 +$81 (+6.4%)
13 Sheboygan, WI MSA WI $1,055 $1,116 +$61 (+5.8%)
14 Oconto County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area WI $933 $973 +$40 (+4.3%)
15 Green Bay, WI HUD Metro FMR Area WI $1,147 $1,164 +$17 (+1.5%)