Rent in Monroe County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,036$12,432 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,039 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 | $714 | $8,568 | $28,560 | $13.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $828 | $9,936 | $33,120 | $15.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,036 | $12,432 | $41,440 | $19.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $16,320 | $54,400 | $26.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,413 | $16,956 | $56,520 | $27.17/hr |
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Rent in Monroe County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Monroe County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,039 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,036. A one-bedroom goes from $828 to $833, a studio from $714 to $724.
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 Monroe County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $828 for a one-bedroom and $1,036 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,432 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 Monroe County, WI?
To keep a $1,036 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.92 an hour, or $41,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $828 takes $15.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Monroe County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $714, one bedroom $828, two $1,036, three $1,360 and four $1,413 a month.
Is rent affordable in Monroe County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $69,467 a year ($5,789 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,036 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: ($1,036 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.92 an hour.