Most Expensive Metros for Rent in Wisconsin — FY2026
U.S. metro areas with the highest HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Highest 2-bedroom FMR first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
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| # | Metro Area | State | Studio | 2BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $1,268 | $1,694 | $2,509 |
| 2 | Kenosha, WI MSA | WI | $1,085 | $1,402 | $2,174 |
| 3 | Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI MSA | WI | $1,027 | $1,338 | $1,784 |
| 4 | Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA | WI | $900 | $1,246 | $1,650 |
| 5 | Appleton, WI MSA | WI | $858 | $1,236 | $1,776 |
| 6 | Racine, WI MSA | WI | $851 | $1,235 | $1,962 |
| 7 | Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $824 | $1,195 | $1,798 |
| 8 | Eau Claire, WI MSA | WI | $932 | $1,181 | $1,588 |
| 9 | Fond du Lac, WI MSA | WI | $811 | $1,176 | $1,665 |
| 10 | Iowa County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $884 | $1,168 | $1,959 |
| 11 | Green Bay, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $867 | $1,164 | $1,618 |
| 12 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA | WI | $875 | $1,149 | $1,651 |
| 13 | Wausau, WI MSA | WI | $791 | $1,147 | $1,519 |
| 14 | Sheboygan, WI MSA | WI | $769 | $1,116 | $1,527 |
| 15 | Green County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $794 | $1,097 | $1,452 |
| 16 | Oconto County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $723 | $973 | $1,288 |
| 17 | Vernon County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area | WI | $671 | $973 | $1,485 |