Douglas County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 19,714.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$681/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$836/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,240/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,271/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $756 | $681 | $-75 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $786 | $836 | +$50 (+6.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,171 | $1,240 | +$69 (+5.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,239 | $1,271 | +$32 (+2.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,440
$2,787/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
De Witt County
1 BR: $790/mo
St. Clair County
1 BR: $995/mo
White County
1 BR: $698/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $719/mo
Cook County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Ford 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.