Fulton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 33,691.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$703/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-21% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$708/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,274/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,288/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $659 | $703 | +$44 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $663 | $708 | +$45 (+6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,274 | +$74 (+6.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,288 | +$22 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,320
$2,360/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
DuPage County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $737/mo
Massac County
1 BR: $789/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $776/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $721/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $782/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.