DeKalb County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 100,686.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$947/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,046/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,373/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,825/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
+20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,203/mo
↓ 5.5% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $952 | $947 | $-5 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,058 | $1,046 | $-12 (-1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,388 | $1,373 | $-15 (-1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,891 | $1,825 | $-66 (-3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,331 | $2,203 | $-128 (-5.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,840
$3,487/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,920
$4,577/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Stephenson County
1 BR: $698/mo
La Salle County
1 BR: $822/mo
Edgar County
1 BR: $768/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $698/mo
Christian County
1 BR: $742/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $698/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.