Rent in Barron County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$984$11,808 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,027 (+4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Barron County, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Barron County, WI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $8,448 | $28,160 | $13.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $9,000 | $30,000 | $14.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $984 | $11,808 | $39,360 | $18.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,262 | $15,144 | $50,480 | $24.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $19,080 | $63,600 | $30.58/hr |
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Rent in Barron County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Barron County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,027 for a two-bedroom, up 4.4% from $984. A one-bedroom goes from $750 to $785, a studio from $704 to $747.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Barron County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $750 for a one-bedroom and $984 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,808 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Barron County, WI?
To keep a $984 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.92 an hour, or $39,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $750 takes $14.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Barron County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $704, one bedroom $750, two $984, three $1,262 and four $1,590 a month.
Is rent affordable in Barron County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $65,933 a year ($5,494 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $984 takes 17.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($984 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.92 an hour.