Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Sangamon County vs Illinois
How do Sangamon County and Illinois rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $970
- Sangamon County (1BR)
- $854
- Illinois (1BR)
- +14%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Sangamon County is 14% more expensive than Illinois at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($970 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 | Sangamon County | Illinois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $829 | $774 | +$55 (+7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $970 | $854 | +$116 (+14%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,203 | $1,063 | +$140 (+13%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,611 | $1,370 | +$241 (+18%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,682 | $1,561 | +$121 (+8%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Sangamon County is 1% above 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).