Rent in Douglas County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,232$14,784 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,207 (−2%)How much rent can you afford in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 | $849 | $10,188 | $33,960 | $16.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $978 | $11,736 | $39,120 | $18.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,232 | $14,784 | $49,280 | $23.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,689 | $20,268 | $67,560 | $32.48/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,067 | $24,804 | $82,680 | $39.75/hr |
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Rent in Douglas County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going down in Douglas County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,207 for a two-bedroom, down 2% from $1,232. A one-bedroom goes from $978 to $961, a studio from $849 to $841.
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 Douglas County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $978 for a one-bedroom and $1,232 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,784 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 Douglas County, WI?
To keep a $1,232 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.69 an hour, or $49,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $978 takes $18.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Douglas County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $849, one bedroom $978, two $1,232, three $1,689 and four $2,067 a month.
Is rent affordable in Douglas County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $75,099 a year ($6,258 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,232 takes 19.7% 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: ($1,232 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.69 an hour.