Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Kendall County vs Cook County

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

$1,562
Kendall County (1BR)
$1,581
Cook County (1BR)
−1%
1BR difference

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

County
Kendall County
$1,562/mo 1BR
Population: 132,795
County
Cook County
$1,581/mo 1BR
Population: 5,225,367

A 1-bedroom in Kendall County is 1% cheaper than Cook County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,562 vs $1,581). 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 Kendall County Cook County Difference
Studio $1,413 $1,480 −$67 (-5%)
1 Bedroom $1,562 $1,581 −$19 (-1%)
2 Bedroom $2,050 $1,781 +$269 (+15%)
3 Bedroom $2,819 $2,294 +$525 (+23%)
4 Bedroom $2,918 $2,653 +$265 (+10%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Kendall County is 63% above the US average. Cook County is 65% above.

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