Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Greene County vs Illinois

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

$756
Greene County (1BR)
$854
Illinois (1BR)
−11%
1BR difference

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

County
Greene County
$756/mo 1BR
Population: 12,015
State
Illinois
$854/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Greene County is 11% cheaper than Illinois at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($756 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 Greene County Illinois Difference
Studio $684 $774 −$90 (-12%)
1 Bedroom $756 $854 −$98 (-11%)
2 Bedroom $992 $1,063 −$71 (-7%)
3 Bedroom $1,189 $1,370 −$181 (-13%)
4 Bedroom $1,385 $1,561 −$176 (-11%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Greene County is 21% 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).