HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Milwaukee County, WI?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,338 a month. Rents run from $1,027 for a studio up to $1,784 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Milwaukee County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,027 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,119 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,338 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,784 |
How does Milwaukee County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Wisconsin.
Higher rent than 94% of counties in Wisconsin · 5th of 72
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierce County | $1,709 |
| 1 | St. Croix County | $1,709 |
| 3 | Dane County | $1,694 |
| … 1 more … | ||
| 5 | Milwaukee County(you are here) | $1,338 |
| … 64 more … | ||
| 42 | Ashland County | $973 |
| 42 | Wood County | $973 |
| 42 | Bayfield County | $973 |
More data for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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ZIP codes in Milwaukee County
The FMR figures above apply to all 44 ZIP codes in Milwaukee County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Milwaukee County, WI for 2026?
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,338 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,027 for a studio to $1,784 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Milwaukee County, WI?
A two-bedroom in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has a Fair Market Rent of $1,338 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Milwaukee County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Milwaukee County, WI?
Every ZIP code in Milwaukee County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Milwaukee County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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