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Section 8 rent in Janesville-Beloit, WI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA, covering 22 ZIP codes.

$1,176Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,294Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
22ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$720$837$1,230$921
1 Bedroom$760$913$1,320$1,004
2 Bedrooms$1,000$1,176$1,730$1,294
3 Bedrooms$1,320$1,534$2,260$1,688
4 Bedrooms$1,380$1,619$2,300$1,781

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,352$28,224
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,528$42,336
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,704$56,448
Fourplex4 × 3BR$6,136$73,632

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Wisconsin multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 22 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
53505 $1,320 $1,730 $2,260 $2,300
53521 $1,090 $1,350 $1,700 $1,870
53576 $1,020 $1,340 $1,750 $1,780
53589 $1,100 $1,260 $1,660 $1,850
53534 $1,070 $1,240 $1,630 $1,790
53525 $910 $1,200 $1,570 $1,610
53546 $890 $1,170 $1,530 $1,550
53563 $890 $1,170 $1,530 $1,550
53501 $870 $1,150 $1,500 $1,520
53512 $880 $1,150 $1,510 $1,530
53545 $880 $1,150 $1,510 $1,530
53547 $880 $1,150 $1,510 $1,530
53548 $880 $1,150 $1,510 $1,530
53538 $890 $1,140 $1,510 $1,510
53511 $850 $1,120 $1,470 $1,490

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Janesville-Beloit, WI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Janesville-Beloit, WI MSA is $1,176 per month, ranging from $1,000 to $1,730 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,294.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Janesville-Beloit, WI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,000 to $1,730 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Wisconsin?
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