Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 21,464.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$722/mo
↑ 13.5% YoY
-19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$750/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,183/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,293/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $636 | $722 | +$86 (+13.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $750 | +$32 (+4.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,113 | $1,183 | +$70 (+6.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,160 | $1,293 | +$133 (+11.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,000
$2,500/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Knox County
1 BR: $698/mo
Tazewell County
1 BR: $818/mo
Bond County
1 BR: $836/mo
La Salle County
1 BR: $822/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $698/mo
Wabash 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.