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 →
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| # | 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%) |