Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,256 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,057 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.15 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,256
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- About the same as in Wisconsin
- Typical rent
- $1,057
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% less than in Wisconsin
- Wage needed
- $24.15
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $50,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 37%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 16% less than in Wisconsin
Only here
Renting in Outagamie County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Menominee County has the lowest typical rent ($626), 41% below the $1,057 in Outagamie County.
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 Outagamie 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 Outagamie County was $1,224 a month in September 2026: 7.5% 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 | $918 | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| 1 bedroom | $986 | $18.96 | $39,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,256 | $24.15 | $50,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,739 | $33.44 | $69,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,952 | $37.54 | $78,080 |
HUD area: Appleton, WI MSA. 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 24 ZIP codes in Outagamie County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,120 in 54106 to $1,520 in 54913. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,256).
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)
| 54106 | Appleton, WI | $780 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
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| 54106 | Shawano County, WI | $780 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 54113 | Appleton, WI | $990 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,100 |
| 54130 | Appleton, WI | $900 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,700 | $1,910 |
| 54130 | Green Bay, WI | $900 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,700 | $1,910 |
| 54136 | Appleton, WI | $910 | $980 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $1,940 |
| 54140 | Appleton, WI | $920 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,740 | $1,960 |
| 54152 | Appleton, WI | $830 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,760 |
| 54165 | Appleton, WI | $820 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,730 |
| 54165 | Green Bay, WI | $820 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,730 |
| 54165 | Shawano County, WI | $820 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,730 |
| 54170 | Appleton, WI | $780 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 54170 | Shawano County, WI | $780 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 54170 | Waupaca County, WI | $780 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,600 |
| 54911 | Appleton, WI | $910 | $980 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $1,940 |
| 54913 | Appleton, WI | $1,110 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,360 |
| 54914 | Appleton, WI | $880 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,660 | $1,860 |
| 54914 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $880 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,660 | $1,860 |
| 54922 | Appleton, WI | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,840 | $1,990 |
| 54922 | Waupaca County, WI | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,840 | $1,990 |
| 54931 | Appleton, WI | $800 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,630 |
| 54942 | Appleton, WI | $1,020 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,940 | $2,180 |
| 54944 | Appleton, WI | $790 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,660 |
| 54944 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $790 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,660 |
- 54106 · Appleton, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54106 · Shawano County, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54113 · Appleton, WI $1,350$1,870
- 54130 · Appleton, WI $1,230$1,700
- 54130 · Green Bay, WI $1,230$1,700
- 54136 · Appleton, WI $1,250$1,730
- 54140 · Appleton, WI $1,260$1,740
- 54152 · Appleton, WI $1,130$1,560
- 54165 · Appleton, WI $1,120$1,550
- 54165 · Green Bay, WI $1,120$1,550
- 54165 · Shawano County, WI $1,120$1,550
- 54170 · Appleton, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54170 · Shawano County, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54170 · Waupaca County, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54911 · Appleton, WI $1,250$1,730
- 54913 · Appleton, WI $1,520$2,100
- 54914 · Appleton, WI $1,200$1,660
- 54914 · Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $1,200$1,660
- 54922 · Appleton, WI $1,360$1,840
- 54922 · Waupaca County, WI $1,360$1,840
- 54931 · Appleton, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54942 · Appleton, WI $1,400$1,940
- 54944 · Appleton, WI $1,120$1,540
- 54944 · Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $1,120$1,540
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 Outagamie County, 37% 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.
37%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
22,356 households rent in Outagamie County
- Spend half or more of their income 15%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 63%
Compared with the state and the country
- Outagamie 37%
- Wisconsin 44%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Outagamie County
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Outagamie 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)
- 25
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 1
1,915 homes in all; 1,294 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- AHA Affordable Housing Public housing 525 N Oneida St, Appleton 54911 212 low-income homes · Run by City of Appleton Housing Authority · Average payment: $537 a month · Average wait: 35 months · (920) 739-6811
- Outagamie County Housing HUD-assisted 218-220 Eugene Ct., Appleton 54911 122 homes, 119 low-income · For families · (920) 734-5596
- Randall Court Redevelopment, LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 218 E Randall St, Appleton 54911 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 99 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2017 · For older adults · (920) 734-5596
- Woodridge Gardens HUD-assisted 3040 Green Meadow Dr, Appleton 54914 108 low-income homes · For families · (920) 733-8811
- Parkview Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1307 E Gunn St, Appleton 54915 84 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Holland Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1610 Holland Rd, Little Chute 54911 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1995
- Riverwalk Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 431 E Eagle Flats Pkwy, Appleton 54915 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2012 · For older adults · (920) 733-5046
- John Fischer Manor HUD-assisted 330 E 1st Ave, Appleton 54911 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (800) 685-9353
- Ridgeview Highlands Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 640 Ridgeview Cir, Grand Chute 54911 109 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 73 · In service since 1994
- Courtyard Apts (grand Chute) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3600 W Woodman Dr, Grand Chute 54914 61 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 1994
- Woolen Mills Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 218 E South Island St, Appleton 54915 60 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2017
- Round House Manor HUD-assisted 300 Bicentennial Ct, Kaukauna 54130 49 homes, 45 low-income · For older adults · (920) 766-2233
- Marquette Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1834 W Marquette St, Appleton 54914 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1995
- Mills II Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 E Water St, Appleton 54911 77 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1992
- Canal Place Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 137 E Wisconsin Ave, Kaukauna 54130 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2002
- Grand View Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 551 N Bluemound Dr, Grand Chute 54914 40 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2017
- Ridgeview Highlands Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 590 W Highland Park Ave, Appleton 54911 60 homes, 17 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Ridgeview Highlands Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 585 W Highland Park Ave, Grand Chute 54911 59 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2001
- Ridgeview Highlands Apts V Tax credit (LIHTC) 475 W Highland Park Ave, Grand Chute 54911 59 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 1998
- Cottages on Main Tax credit (LIHTC) 814 W Main St, Hortonville 54944 40 homes, 16 low-income · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2019
- Mission Village of Kaukauna Tax credit (LIHTC) 2200 Green Bay Rd, Kaukauna 54130 60 homes, 15 low-income · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 2017
- The Landing at Eagle Flats Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 E Eagle Flats Pkwy, Appleton 54915 54 homes, 14 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2012
- Beacon Avenue Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 E Beacon Ave, New London 54961 40 homes, 13 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2017
- Union Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 420 E Winnebago St, Appleton 54911 50 homes, 9 low-income · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 37 · In service since 2015
- School House Apts (bear Creek) Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 W Tielky St, Bear Creek 54922 9 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1995
- Lynndale Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3761 N White Hawk Dr, Grand Chute 54913 60 homes, 7 low-income · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2011
- Seymour Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 710 E Bronson Rd, Seymour 54165 24 homes, 5 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Buchanan Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) N287 Marie Claire Dr, Appleton 54915 66 homes, 4 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2010
- Villas of Combined Locks Tax credit (LIHTC) 332 Wallace St, Combined Locks 54113 24 homes, 4 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2007
- School House Apts (bear Creek) Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 W Tielky St, Bear Creek 54922 4 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 1999
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 Outagamie 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 Outagamie 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 | $23,350 | $38,950 | $62,300 |
| 2 people | $26,700 | $44,500 | $71,200 |
| 3 people | $30,050 | $50,050 | $80,100 |
| 4 people | $33,350 | $55,600 | $88,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,050 | $96,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,950 | $110,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,400 | $117,450 |
Area median income: $111,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Appleton, WI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $826 – $1,010
- 1 bedroom $887 – $1,085
- 2 bedrooms $1,130 – $1,382
- 3 bedrooms $1,565 – $1,913
- 4 bedrooms $1,757 – $2,147
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
- City of Appleton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 641 vouchers · 212 public housing units (920) 739-6811 City of Appleton Housing Authority: debrad@appletonhousing.org
- Kaukauna Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 163 vouchers (920) 766-4772 Kaukauna Housing Authority: kha125@sbcglobal.net
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 Outagamie County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Green Bay
1825 Riverside Dr, Green Bay · 22 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 · 23 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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CCCS of Sheboygan
17 Forest Avenue, Suite 016, Fond Du Lac · 44 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Outagamie 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.
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Cash to move in
$2,512
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,256
- Security deposit
- $1,256
- Total
- $2,512
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 Outagamie County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $918; 1 bedroom: $986; 2 bedrooms: $1,256; 3 bedrooms: $1,739; 4 bedrooms: $1,952. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Outagamie County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,256) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.15 an hour full time, or $50,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Outagamie County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $55,600 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 Outagamie 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 $1,130 and $1,382 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Outagamie County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,120 in 54106 to $1,520 in 54913. 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 Outagamie County?
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Outagamie 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 Outagamie County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Outagamie County, 37% of renter households are in that position; in Wisconsin, 44%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).