Brown County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 6,334.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$733/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$810/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,063/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,275/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,518/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $649 | $733 | +$84 (+12.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $721 | $810 | +$89 (+12.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $946 | $1,063 | +$117 (+12.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,140 | $1,275 | +$135 (+11.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,347 | $1,518 | +$171 (+12.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,400
$2,700/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,520
$3,543/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Mercer County
1 BR: $928/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $836/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,046/mo
Effingham County
1 BR: $754/mo
Jo Daviess County
1 BR: $796/mo
Stark County
1 BR: $818/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.