Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Manitowoc County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,014 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $797 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,014
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in Wisconsin
- Typical rent
- $797
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 27% less than in Wisconsin
- Wage needed
- $19.50
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 31%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 29% less than in Wisconsin
Only here
Renting in Manitowoc County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Manitowoc County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $797, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Kewaunee County ($847).
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Manitowoc County has the 3rd smallest share of rent-burdened renters of the 72 counties in Wisconsin (31%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Manitowoc County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Manitowoc County was $1,110 a month in September 2026: 2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $14.81 | $30,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $775 | $14.90 | $31,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,014 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,208 | $23.23 | $48,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,333 | $25.63 | $53,320 |
HUD area: Manitowoc County, WI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 20 ZIP codes in Manitowoc County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 53063 to $1,210 in 54245. 15 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,014).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 53015 | Manitowoc County, WI | $890 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,580 |
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| 53015 | Sheboygan, WI | $890 | $920 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,580 |
| 53042 | Appleton, WI | $800 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 53042 | Manitowoc County, WI | $800 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 53042 | Sheboygan, WI | $800 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 53063 | Manitowoc County, WI | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 54207 | Manitowoc County, WI | $770 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,470 |
| 54214 | Manitowoc County, WI | $790 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 54215 | Manitowoc County, WI | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 54220 | Manitowoc County, WI | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 54227 | Green Bay, WI | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 54227 | Manitowoc County, WI | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 54228 | Manitowoc County, WI | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 54230 | Green Bay, WI | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 54230 | Manitowoc County, WI | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 54232 | Manitowoc County, WI | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 54241 | Green Bay, WI | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 54241 | Manitowoc County, WI | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,460 |
| 54245 | Manitowoc County, WI | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 54247 | Manitowoc County, WI | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
- 53015 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,190$1,420
- 53015 · Sheboygan, WI $1,190$1,420
- 53042 · Appleton, WI $1,120$1,540
- 53042 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,120$1,540
- 53042 · Sheboygan, WI $1,120$1,540
- 53063 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,010$1,210
- 54207 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,020$1,320
- 54214 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,040$1,240
- 54215 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,010$1,210
- 54220 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,010$1,210
- 54227 · Green Bay, WI $1,050$1,400
- 54227 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,050$1,400
- 54228 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,010$1,210
- 54230 · Green Bay, WI $1,050$1,400
- 54230 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,050$1,400
- 54232 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,010$1,210
- 54241 · Green Bay, WI $1,050$1,400
- 54241 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,050$1,400
- 54245 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,210$1,440
- 54247 · Manitowoc County, WI $1,190$1,420
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Manitowoc County, 31% of renter households are in that position; in Wisconsin, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
31%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,059 households rent in Manitowoc County
- Spend half or more of their income 16%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 15%
- Spend less than 30% 69%
Compared with the state and the country
- Manitowoc 31%
- Wisconsin 44%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Manitowoc County
HUD lists 26 properties with homes for low-income households in Manitowoc County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 12
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 2
1,079 homes in all; 940 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Southfield Townhouses HUD-assisted 2502 S 21st St, Manitowoc 54220 100 low-income homes · For families · (920) 682-0851
- Manitou Manor Public housing 1433 N 6th St, Manitowoc 54220 102 homes, 99 low-income · Run by Manitowoc Housing Authority · Average payment: $417 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (920) 684-5865
- Parkview Haven HUD-assisted 1325 N 8th St, Manitowoc 54220 90 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 682-8628
- Village Green East HUD-assisted 2401 Polk St, Two Rivers 54241 57 homes, 56 low-income · For older adults · (920) 684-0275
- Yorkshire Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3315 Yorkshire Ln, Manitowoc 54220 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1997
- Mueller Manor HUD-assisted 3215 Mishicot Rd, Two Rivers 54241 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 793-2105
- Village Green West HUD-assisted 2602 Forest Ave, Two Rivers 54241 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 684-0275
- Garfield Gardens HUD-assisted 2000 Clark St, Manitowoc 54220 45 homes, 44 low-income · For people with disabilities · (920) 684-0275
- Edgewater Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2812 7th St, Two Rivers 54241 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families · (414) 267-3100
- Northwinds Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1551 S 35th St, Manitowoc 54220 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For families · (608) 836-1152
- Westwynde Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1821 S 39th St, Manitowoc 54220 40 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1991
- Historic Manitowoc Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 N 8th St, Manitowoc 54220 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2005
- Lakeshore Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Adams St, Two Rivers 54241 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1995
- Valley View Apartments HUD-assisted 1485 N 7th St, Manitowoc 54220 29 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 684-4554
- Reedsville Manor Public housing 431 Madison St, Reedsville 54230 30 homes, 26 low-income · Run by Reedsville Housing Authority · Average payment: $517 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (920) 754-4101
- Mill View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 E Fremont St, Kiel 53042 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1995
- River House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1523 16th St, Two Rivers 54241 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 1992
- Harbor Heights Apartments HUD-assisted 515 Buffalo St, Manitowoc 54220 20 low-income homes · For families · (414) 352-1091
- Scenic View Villa HUD-assisted 300 S 6th Ave, Saint Nazianz 54232 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 835-5150
- Manitowoc Shores HUD-assisted 1529 S 39th St, Manitowoc 54220 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (262) 446-9144
- Park Estates HUD-assisted 401 Green Meadow Dr, Reedsville 54230 15 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 686-8713
- Artist Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2402 Franklin St, Manitowoc 54220 40 homes, 13 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2016
- Linden Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1051 Linden St, Cleveland 53015 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1994
- Parkview Apartments HUD-assisted 628 Park Street, Kellnersville 54215 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (920) 794-7961
- Fairview Crossing Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 E Paine St, Kiel 53042 64 homes, 5 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2009
- Manitowoc Northwinds Tax credit (LIHTC) 1571 S 35th St, Manitowoc 54220 40 homes
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Manitowoc County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Manitowoc County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,200 | $33,600 | $53,800 |
| 2 people | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,200 | $69,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,000 | $76,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,850 | $82,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,700 | $89,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
Area median income: $95,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Manitowoc County, WI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $693 – $847
- 1 bedroom $698 – $853
- 2 bedrooms $913 – $1,115
- 3 bedrooms $1,087 – $1,329
- 4 bedrooms $1,200 – $1,466
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Manitowoc Housing Authority Public housing · 99 public housing units (920) 684-5865 Manitowoc Housing Authority: HOUSING@MANITOUMANORWI.COM
- Reedsville Housing Authority Public housing · 26 public housing units (920) 754-4101 Reedsville Housing Authority: housing@reedsvillehousingauthority.org
Housing agencies in Wisconsin Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Wisconsin
What Wisconsin law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06(2)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- Wis. Stat. §704.17
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 28 days
- Wis. Stat. §704.19(3)
- Only a court order can remove youWis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(7)
- Protection from retaliationWis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.09(5)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Manitowoc County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of Sheboygan
1930 N 8th St, Sheboygan · 28 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Green Bay
1825 Riverside Dr, Green Bay · 32 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Neighborworks Green Bay
437 S Jackson St, Green Bay · 32 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Manitowoc County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Wisconsin, the average home bill was $111 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,028
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,014
- Security deposit
- $1,014
- Total
- $2,028
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Manitowoc County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $770; 1 bedroom: $775; 2 bedrooms: $1,014; 3 bedrooms: $1,208; 4 bedrooms: $1,333. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Manitowoc County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,014) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour full time, or $40,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Manitowoc County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Manitowoc County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $913 and $1,115 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Manitowoc County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 53063 to $1,210 in 54245. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Manitowoc County?
HUD lists 26 properties with homes for low-income households in Manitowoc County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Manitowoc County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Manitowoc County, 31% of renter households are in that position; in Wisconsin, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).