Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Union County vs Illinois
How do Union County and Illinois rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $698
- Union County (1BR)
- $854
- Illinois (1BR)
- −18%
- 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 Union County is 18% cheaper than Illinois at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($698 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 | Union County | Illinois | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $774 | −$134 (-17%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $698 | $854 | −$156 (-18%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $916 | $1,063 | −$147 (-14%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,370 | −$241 (-18%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,561 | −$300 (-19%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Union County is 27% 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).