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Section 8 rent in Madison, WI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 52 ZIP codes.

$1,418Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,560Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
52ZIP 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$910$1,036$1,350$1,140
1 Bedroom$1,070$1,222$1,600$1,345
2 Bedrooms$1,240$1,418$1,840$1,560
3 Bedrooms$1,630$1,867$2,420$2,054
4 Bedrooms$1,790$2,075$2,700$2,283

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$2,836$34,032
Triplex3 × 2BR$4,254$51,048
Fourplex4 × 2BR$5,672$68,064
Fourplex4 × 3BR$7,468$89,616

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 52 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
53715 $1,600 $1,840 $2,420 $2,700
53703 $1,530 $1,760 $2,310 $2,580
53718 $1,510 $1,730 $2,270 $2,540
53706 $1,480 $1,710 $2,240 $2,500
53598 $1,460 $1,680 $2,210 $2,470
53527 $1,450 $1,670 $2,190 $2,450
53726 $1,450 $1,670 $2,190 $2,450
53593 $1,450 $1,660 $2,180 $2,440
53719 $1,440 $1,650 $2,170 $2,420
53558 $1,390 $1,600 $2,100 $2,350
53717 $1,340 $1,540 $2,020 $2,260
53705 $1,320 $1,510 $1,980 $2,220
53562 $1,290 $1,480 $1,950 $2,170
53590 $1,280 $1,470 $1,930 $2,160
53701 $1,280 $1,470 $1,930 $2,160

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30-year fixed. Taxes and insurance estimated at 1.5% and 0.5% of price per year. Before vacancy, maintenance and management. For a full itemized analysis, run this market in RealG.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Madison, WI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,418 per month, ranging from $1,240 to $1,840 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 $1,560.
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 Madison, WI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,240 to $1,840 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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