Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Chippewa County, WI

Discover affordable housing in Chippewa County where there are 69+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

952 E Wisconsin St Unit Newer duplex on one level

952 E Wisconsin St Unit Newer duplex on one level, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 3
payment $1425/mo.
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

524 Fountain St

524 Fountain St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $1115/mo.

814 5th Ave Unit 814

814 5th Ave Unit 814, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $900/mo.

2740 S Slope Ter

2740 S Slope Ter, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 2
payment $750/mo.

750 Harding St Unit 3

750 Harding St Unit 3, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 1
payment $825/mo.

4532 Arrowhead Dr Unit 6

4532 Arrowhead Dr Unit 6, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 2
payment $975/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

105 Grand E Ave Unit 2

105 Grand E Ave Unit 2, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 2
payment $850/mo.
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

E8604 595th Ave Unit 8608

E8604 595th Ave Unit 8608, Elk Mound, Wisconsin 54739

bed 2
payment $900/mo.
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

836 Evergreen St Unit 836.5 Evergreen St

836 Evergreen St Unit 836.5 Evergreen St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 2
payment $1000/mo.
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

528 W Grand Ave

528 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $1185/mo.

11188 16th Ave Unit 11190 16th

11188 16th Ave Unit 11190 16th, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 2
payment $925/mo.

16996 54th Ave Unit 16996

16996 54th Ave Unit 16996, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

105 N State St Unit 2

105 N State St Unit 2, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 1
payment $695/mo.

3427 118th St Unit 3431 118th

3427 118th St Unit 3431 118th, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 1
payment $775/mo.

216 Dahl St Unit DA214X

216 Dahl St Unit DA214X, Stanley, Wisconsin 54768

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

1008 Dutchman Dr Unit 4

1008 Dutchman Dr Unit 4, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 3
payment $1250/mo.

739 Buttenhoff Dr

739 Buttenhoff Dr, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

1551 Bellevue Ave

1551 Bellevue Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 4
payment $1500/mo.

3135 Runway Ave

3135 Runway Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

Otter Creek

5613 Otter Creek Ct, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

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accessibility Accessible

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
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Reported On September 18th, 2024 by Lorena Bentley

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Chippewa County, Wisconsin
$19.68/hour
$12.43 (+171%) more than Wisconsin minimum wage and $12.43 (+171%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Chippewa County, Wisconsin Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

Go to the Wisconsin Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Chippewa County.

How many renters live in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

The County of Chippewa County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 20.73 percent of the population living in Chippewa County.

What is the rental market like in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?

There are an estimated housing units in the Chippewa County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, there are 1.08 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Chippewa County?

The rental vacancy rate in Chippewa County is 2 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Chippewa County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Chippewa County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
96 1,197 3,432 1,660 441
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Chippewa County

A large number of apartments in Chippewa County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Chippewa County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $777 to $1,555. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $777
One BR $833
Two BR $1,039
Three BR $1,427
Four BR $1,555
2024 Fair Market Rents in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Chippewa County?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 64 67 percent
One BR 782 65 percent
Two BR 2,430 71 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

How many affordable rental units are in Chippewa County?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Chippewa County, Wisconsin including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Chippewa County features 1,211 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

There are 858 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Chippewa County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Chippewa County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Chippewa County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Chippewa County, Wisconsin for a two-bedroom apartment is between $935 and $1,143.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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