Wisconsin · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Iowa County, WI

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Iowa County, WI at $1,168 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $890. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $22.46 an hour full time, or $46,720 a year. The typical household there would spend 17.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,093 (down 6.4%).

Rent in Iowa County, WI at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,168$14,016 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,093 (−6.4%)
Studio$884$17/hr needed
1 bedroom$890$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$22.46an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,535$30/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Iowa County, WI?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,168Monthly market rent
Share of gross income17.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$46,720To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$2,055At 30% of $82,182
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Iowa 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Iowa County, WI, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$884$10,608$35,360$17.00/hr
1 bedroom$890$10,680$35,600$17.12/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,168$14,016$46,720$22.46/hr
3 bedrooms$1,535$18,420$61,400$29.52/hr
4 bedrooms$1,959$23,508$78,360$37.67/hr

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Rent in Iowa County, WI: common questions

How much is rent going down in Iowa County, WI in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,093 for a two-bedroom, down 6.4% from $1,168. A one-bedroom goes from $890 to $836, a studio from $884 to $830.

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 Iowa County, WI?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $890 for a one-bedroom and $1,168 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,016 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 Iowa County, WI?

To keep a $1,168 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.46 an hour, or $46,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $890 takes $17.12 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Iowa County, WI?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $884, one bedroom $890, two $1,168, three $1,535 and four $1,959 a month.

Is rent affordable in Iowa County, WI?

For the typical household, earning $82,182 a year ($6,849 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,168 takes 17.1% 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: ($1,168 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.46 an hour.