Rent in Sauk County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,111$13,332 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,168 (+5.1%)How much rent can you afford in Sauk 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 Sauk 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 | $807 | $9,684 | $32,280 | $15.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $951 | $11,412 | $38,040 | $18.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,111 | $13,332 | $44,440 | $21.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,404 | $16,848 | $56,160 | $27.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,482 | $17,784 | $59,280 | $28.50/hr |
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Rent in Sauk County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sauk County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,168 for a two-bedroom, up 5.1% from $1,111. A one-bedroom goes from $951 to $996, a studio from $807 to $843.
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 Sauk County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $951 for a one-bedroom and $1,111 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,332 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 Sauk County, WI?
To keep a $1,111 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.37 an hour, or $44,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $951 takes $18.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sauk County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $807, one bedroom $951, two $1,111, three $1,404 and four $1,482 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sauk County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $79,541 a year ($6,628 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,111 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: ($1,111 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.37 an hour.