Rent in Columbia County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,195$14,340 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,136 (−4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 | $824 | $9,888 | $32,960 | $15.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $911 | $10,932 | $36,440 | $17.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,195 | $14,340 | $47,800 | $22.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,645 | $19,740 | $65,800 | $31.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,798 | $21,576 | $71,920 | $34.58/hr |
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Rent in Columbia County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going down in Columbia County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,136 for a two-bedroom, down 4.9% from $1,195. A one-bedroom goes from $911 to $868, a studio from $824 to $791.
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 Columbia County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $911 for a one-bedroom and $1,195 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,340 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 Columbia County, WI?
To keep a $1,195 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.98 an hour, or $47,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $911 takes $17.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $824, one bedroom $911, two $1,195, three $1,645 and four $1,798 a month.
Is rent affordable in Columbia County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $85,351 a year ($7,113 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,195 takes 16.8% 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: ($1,195 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.98 an hour.