Rent in Portage County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,037$12,444 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,077 (+3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Portage 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 Portage 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 | $715 | $8,580 | $28,600 | $13.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $794 | $9,528 | $31,760 | $15.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,037 | $12,444 | $41,480 | $19.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,243 | $14,916 | $49,720 | $23.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,373 | $16,476 | $54,920 | $26.40/hr |
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Rent in Portage County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Portage County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,077 for a two-bedroom, up 3.9% from $1,037. A one-bedroom goes from $794 to $828, a studio from $715 to $750.
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 Portage County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $794 for a one-bedroom and $1,037 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,444 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 Portage County, WI?
To keep a $1,037 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.94 an hour, or $41,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $794 takes $15.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Portage County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $715, one bedroom $794, two $1,037, three $1,243 and four $1,373 a month.
Is rent affordable in Portage County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $76,070 a year ($6,339 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,037 takes 16.4% 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: ($1,037 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.94 an hour.