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View 2026 Section 8 rent amounts, estimated payment standard ranges, and local median rent comparisons by ZIP code in Wausau, WI.
ZIP codes covered
31
2 bedroom rent range
$970 - $1,720
3 bedroom rent range
$1,250 - $2,270
Median rent ZIPs
27
The table below shows 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for each zip code in Wausau, WI. Local housing authorities use FMR data when setting Section 8 payment standards, but actual payment standards are set locally and may differ from the FMR.
| Zip Code | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | $810 | $910 | $1170 | $1540 | $1550 |
| 54402 | $790 | $890 | $1150 | $1510 | $1520 |
| 54403 | $790 | $880 | $1140 | $1500 | $1510 |
| 54405 | $800 | $850 | $1100 | $1420 | $1540 |
| 54408 | $680 | $770 | $970 | $1270 | $1290 |
| 54409 | $700 | $760 | $990 | $1250 | $1310 |
| 54411 | $690 | $780 | $1000 | $1320 | $1420 |
| 54412 | $690 | $740 | $970 | $1250 | $1290 |
| 54414 | $690 | $800 | $970 | $1260 | $1290 |
| 54417 | $780 | $850 | $1100 | $1470 | $1490 |
| 54421 | $710 | $770 | $990 | $1280 | $1370 |
| 54425 | $710 | $760 | $970 | $1250 | $1420 |
| 54426 | $680 | $770 | $990 | $1300 | $1310 |
| 54427 | $700 | $800 | $1010 | $1320 | $1340 |
| 54429 | $790 | $890 | $1150 | $1510 | $1520 |
| 54440 | $680 | $770 | $990 | $1300 | $1310 |
| 54443 | $670 | $750 | $970 | $1250 | $1290 |
| 54448 | $670 | $750 | $970 | $1280 | $1290 |
| 54449 | $730 | $790 | $1030 | $1300 | $1360 |
| 54451 | $710 | $800 | $1000 | $1280 | $1610 |
| 54452 | $730 | $750 | $970 | $1350 | $1400 |
| 54455 | $830 | $940 | $1210 | $1590 | $1600 |
| 54471 | $1190 | $1330 | $1720 | $2270 | $2280 |
| 54473 | $670 | $750 | $970 | $1250 | $1290 |
| 54474 | $710 | $800 | $1030 | $1360 | $1360 |
| 54476 | $790 | $890 | $1150 | $1510 | $1520 |
| 54479 | $680 | $750 | $970 | $1270 | $1320 |
| 54480 | $810 | $910 | $1140 | $1460 | $1830 |
| 54484 | $850 | $960 | $1240 | $1630 | $1640 |
| 54488 | $700 | $750 | $970 | $1260 | $1350 |
| 54499 | $690 | $800 | $970 | $1250 | $1290 |
Zip Code:
54401
Studio Rent:
$810
1 Bedroom Rent:
$910
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1170
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1540
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1550
Zip Code:
54402
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$890
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1150
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1510
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1520
Zip Code:
54403
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$880
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1140
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1500
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1510
Zip Code:
54405
Studio Rent:
$800
1 Bedroom Rent:
$850
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1100
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1420
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1540
Zip Code:
54408
Studio Rent:
$680
1 Bedroom Rent:
$770
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1270
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Zip Code:
54409
Studio Rent:
$700
1 Bedroom Rent:
$760
2 Bedroom Rent:
$990
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1250
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1310
Zip Code:
54411
Studio Rent:
$690
1 Bedroom Rent:
$780
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1000
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1320
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1420
Zip Code:
54412
Studio Rent:
$690
1 Bedroom Rent:
$740
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1250
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Zip Code:
54414
Studio Rent:
$690
1 Bedroom Rent:
$800
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1260
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Zip Code:
54417
Studio Rent:
$780
1 Bedroom Rent:
$850
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1100
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1470
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1490
Zip Code:
54421
Studio Rent:
$710
1 Bedroom Rent:
$770
2 Bedroom Rent:
$990
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1280
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1370
Zip Code:
54425
Studio Rent:
$710
1 Bedroom Rent:
$760
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1250
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1420
Zip Code:
54426
Studio Rent:
$680
1 Bedroom Rent:
$770
2 Bedroom Rent:
$990
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1300
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1310
Zip Code:
54427
Studio Rent:
$700
1 Bedroom Rent:
$800
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1010
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1320
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1340
Zip Code:
54429
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$890
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1150
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1510
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1520
Zip Code:
54440
Studio Rent:
$680
1 Bedroom Rent:
$770
2 Bedroom Rent:
$990
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1300
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1310
Zip Code:
54443
Studio Rent:
$670
1 Bedroom Rent:
$750
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1250
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Zip Code:
54448
Studio Rent:
$670
1 Bedroom Rent:
$750
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1280
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Zip Code:
54449
Studio Rent:
$730
1 Bedroom Rent:
$790
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1030
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1300
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1360
Zip Code:
54451
Studio Rent:
$710
1 Bedroom Rent:
$800
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1000
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1280
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1610
Zip Code:
54452
Studio Rent:
$730
1 Bedroom Rent:
$750
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1350
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1400
Zip Code:
54455
Studio Rent:
$830
1 Bedroom Rent:
$940
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1210
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1590
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1600
Zip Code:
54471
Studio Rent:
$1190
1 Bedroom Rent:
$1330
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1720
3 Bedroom Rent:
$2270
4 Bedroom Rent:
$2280
Zip Code:
54473
Studio Rent:
$670
1 Bedroom Rent:
$750
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1250
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Zip Code:
54474
Studio Rent:
$710
1 Bedroom Rent:
$800
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1030
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1360
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1360
Zip Code:
54476
Studio Rent:
$790
1 Bedroom Rent:
$890
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1150
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1510
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1520
Zip Code:
54479
Studio Rent:
$680
1 Bedroom Rent:
$750
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1270
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1320
Zip Code:
54480
Studio Rent:
$810
1 Bedroom Rent:
$910
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1140
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1460
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1830
Zip Code:
54484
Studio Rent:
$850
1 Bedroom Rent:
$960
2 Bedroom Rent:
$1240
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1630
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1640
Zip Code:
54488
Studio Rent:
$700
1 Bedroom Rent:
$750
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1260
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1350
Zip Code:
54499
Studio Rent:
$690
1 Bedroom Rent:
$800
2 Bedroom Rent:
$970
3 Bedroom Rent:
$1250
4 Bedroom Rent:
$1290
Local housing authorities commonly set payment standards around 90% to 110% of HUD Fair Market Rent, with exceptions possible. The ranges below are estimates based on HUD FMR data, not official local PHA payment standards.
| Zip Code | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | $729 - $891 | $819 - $1,001 | $1,053 - $1,287 | $1,386 - $1,694 | $1,395 - $1,705 |
| 54402 | $711 - $869 | $801 - $979 | $1,035 - $1,265 | $1,359 - $1,661 | $1,368 - $1,672 |
| 54403 | $711 - $869 | $792 - $968 | $1,026 - $1,254 | $1,350 - $1,650 | $1,359 - $1,661 |
| 54405 | $720 - $880 | $765 - $935 | $990 - $1,210 | $1,278 - $1,562 | $1,386 - $1,694 |
| 54408 | $612 - $748 | $693 - $847 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,143 - $1,397 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
| 54409 | $630 - $770 | $684 - $836 | $891 - $1,089 | $1,125 - $1,375 | $1,179 - $1,441 |
| 54411 | $621 - $759 | $702 - $858 | $900 - $1,100 | $1,188 - $1,452 | $1,278 - $1,562 |
| 54412 | $621 - $759 | $666 - $814 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,125 - $1,375 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
| 54414 | $621 - $759 | $720 - $880 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,134 - $1,386 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
| 54417 | $702 - $858 | $765 - $935 | $990 - $1,210 | $1,323 - $1,617 | $1,341 - $1,639 |
| 54421 | $639 - $781 | $693 - $847 | $891 - $1,089 | $1,152 - $1,408 | $1,233 - $1,507 |
| 54425 | $639 - $781 | $684 - $836 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,125 - $1,375 | $1,278 - $1,562 |
| 54426 | $612 - $748 | $693 - $847 | $891 - $1,089 | $1,170 - $1,430 | $1,179 - $1,441 |
| 54427 | $630 - $770 | $720 - $880 | $909 - $1,111 | $1,188 - $1,452 | $1,206 - $1,474 |
| 54429 | $711 - $869 | $801 - $979 | $1,035 - $1,265 | $1,359 - $1,661 | $1,368 - $1,672 |
| 54440 | $612 - $748 | $693 - $847 | $891 - $1,089 | $1,170 - $1,430 | $1,179 - $1,441 |
| 54443 | $603 - $737 | $675 - $825 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,125 - $1,375 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
| 54448 | $603 - $737 | $675 - $825 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,152 - $1,408 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
| 54449 | $657 - $803 | $711 - $869 | $927 - $1,133 | $1,170 - $1,430 | $1,224 - $1,496 |
| 54451 | $639 - $781 | $720 - $880 | $900 - $1,100 | $1,152 - $1,408 | $1,449 - $1,771 |
| 54452 | $657 - $803 | $675 - $825 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,215 - $1,485 | $1,260 - $1,540 |
| 54455 | $747 - $913 | $846 - $1,034 | $1,089 - $1,331 | $1,431 - $1,749 | $1,440 - $1,760 |
| 54471 | $1,071 - $1,309 | $1,197 - $1,463 | $1,548 - $1,892 | $2,043 - $2,497 | $2,052 - $2,508 |
| 54473 | $603 - $737 | $675 - $825 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,125 - $1,375 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
| 54474 | $639 - $781 | $720 - $880 | $927 - $1,133 | $1,224 - $1,496 | $1,224 - $1,496 |
| 54476 | $711 - $869 | $801 - $979 | $1,035 - $1,265 | $1,359 - $1,661 | $1,368 - $1,672 |
| 54479 | $612 - $748 | $675 - $825 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,143 - $1,397 | $1,188 - $1,452 |
| 54480 | $729 - $891 | $819 - $1,001 | $1,026 - $1,254 | $1,314 - $1,606 | $1,647 - $2,013 |
| 54484 | $765 - $935 | $864 - $1,056 | $1,116 - $1,364 | $1,467 - $1,793 | $1,476 - $1,804 |
| 54488 | $630 - $770 | $675 - $825 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,134 - $1,386 | $1,215 - $1,485 |
| 54499 | $621 - $759 | $720 - $880 | $873 - $1,067 | $1,125 - $1,375 | $1,161 - $1,419 |
This comparison uses Census ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent data by ZIP Code Tabulation Area. The table defaults to 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units because those are the most common investor and landlord comparisons.
| Zip Code | 2 Bed Section 8 | 2 Bed Median Rent | 2 Bed Difference | 3 Bed Section 8 | 3 Bed Median Rent | 3 Bed Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | $1,170 | $1,044 | +$126 (+12%) | $1,540 | $1,363 | +$177 (+13%) |
| 54403 | $1,140 | $1,052 | +$88 (+8%) | $1,500 | $1,160 | +$340 (+29%) |
| 54405 | $1,100 | $832 | +$268 (+32%) | $1,420 | $1,033 | +$387 (+37%) |
| 54408 | $970 | N/A | N/A | $1,270 | $606 | +$664 (+110%) |
| 54409 | $990 | $927 | +$63 (+7%) | $1,250 | $922 | +$328 (+36%) |
| 54411 | $1,000 | $672 | +$328 (+49%) | $1,320 | $875 | +$445 (+51%) |
| 54412 | $970 | $673 | +$297 (+44%) | $1,250 | $970 | +$280 (+29%) |
| 54414 | $970 | $790 | +$180 (+23%) | $1,260 | $967 | +$293 (+30%) |
| 54421 | $990 | $808 | +$182 (+23%) | $1,280 | $879 | +$401 (+46%) |
| 54425 | $970 | $887 | +$83 (+9%) | $1,250 | $463 | +$787 (+170%) |
| 54426 | $990 | $707 | +$283 (+40%) | $1,300 | $1,080 | +$220 (+20%) |
| 54427 | $1,010 | $1,014 | -$4 (0%) | $1,320 | $1,375 | -$55 (-4%) |
| 54440 | $990 | $833 | +$157 (+19%) | $1,300 | N/A | N/A |
| 54443 | $970 | $670 | +$300 (+45%) | $1,250 | $973 | +$277 (+28%) |
| 54448 | $970 | $814 | +$156 (+19%) | $1,280 | $1,202 | +$78 (+6%) |
| 54449 | $1,030 | $921 | +$109 (+12%) | $1,300 | $1,079 | +$221 (+20%) |
| 54451 | $1,000 | $903 | +$97 (+11%) | $1,280 | $876 | +$404 (+46%) |
| 54452 | $970 | $859 | +$111 (+13%) | $1,350 | $863 | +$487 (+56%) |
| 54455 | $1,210 | $1,071 | +$139 (+13%) | $1,590 | $1,266 | +$324 (+26%) |
| 54473 | $970 | $717 | +$253 (+35%) | $1,250 | $850 | +$400 (+47%) |
| 54474 | $1,030 | $988 | +$42 (+4%) | $1,360 | N/A | N/A |
| 54476 | $1,150 | $1,032 | +$118 (+11%) | $1,510 | $1,500 | +$10 (+1%) |
| 54479 | $970 | $441 | +$529 (+120%) | $1,270 | $830 | +$440 (+53%) |
| 54480 | $1,140 | $875 | +$265 (+30%) | $1,460 | $792 | +$668 (+84%) |
| 54484 | $1,240 | $900 | +$340 (+38%) | $1,630 | $1,101 | +$529 (+48%) |
| 54488 | $970 | $731 | +$239 (+33%) | $1,260 | $900 | +$360 (+40%) |
| 54499 | $970 | $716 | +$254 (+35%) | $1,250 | $925 | +$325 (+35%) |
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