Jackson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 53,176.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$632/mo
↓ 5.7% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$737/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↓ 6.2% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,208/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,213/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $670 | $632 | $-38 (-5.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 | $737 | $-33 (-4.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $977 | $916 | $-61 (-6.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,276 | $1,208 | $-68 (-5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,297 | $1,213 | $-84 (-6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,480
$2,457/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Morgan County
1 BR: $698/mo
McDonough County
1 BR: $728/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $698/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $735/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $698/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $995/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.