Rent by ZIP · Dane County
Rent in Madison, WI 53718
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (-7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,696 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,490 | -5.4% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,365 ±$164 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,740 | -6.3% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,445 ±$115 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,990 | -7% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,887 ±$126 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,630 | -8% | $2,178–2,662 | $1,941 ±$146 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,680 | $2,950 | -9.2% | $2,412–2,948 | $2,500 ±$1,034 |
Small Area FMRs for the Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,565.
What renters pay in 53718
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53717 | Madison | $1,670 | $1,558 |
| 53719 | Madison | $1,810 | $1,682 |
| 53716 | Madison | $1,530 | $1,386 |
| 53715 | Madison | $1,900 | $1,505 |
| 53714 | Madison | $1,530 | $1,295 |
| 53713 | Madison | $1,530 | $1,271 |
Fair Market Rents across Dane County, WI · All WI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.