Grundy County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 52,624.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,032/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,118/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
+17% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,459/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
+24% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,979/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
+30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,203/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,045 | $1,032 | $-13 (-1.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 | $1,118 | $-33 (-2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,510 | $1,459 | $-51 (-3.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,999 | $1,979 | $-20 (-1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,006 | $2,203 | +$197 (+9.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,720
$3,727/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,360
$4,863/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Clark County
1 BR: $769/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $782/mo
McHenry County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $698/mo
DuPage County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Peoria 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.