Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Clark County vs Illinois

How do Clark County and Illinois rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$769
Clark County (1BR)
$854
Illinois (1BR)
−10%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Clark County
$769/mo 1BR
Population: 15,467
State
Illinois
$854/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Clark County is 10% cheaper than Illinois at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($769 vs $854). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Clark County Illinois Difference
Studio $696 $774 −$78 (-10%)
1 Bedroom $769 $854 −$85 (-10%)
2 Bedroom $1,009 $1,063 −$54 (-5%)
3 Bedroom $1,245 $1,370 −$125 (-9%)
4 Bedroom $1,336 $1,561 −$225 (-14%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Clark County is 20% below the US average. Illinois is 11% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).