Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 37,043.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$777/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$782/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,026/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,248/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,365/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $747 | $777 | +$30 (+4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $752 | $782 | +$30 (+4.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $987 | $1,026 | +$39 (+4.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,248 | +$48 (+4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,363 | $1,365 | +$2 (+0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,280
$2,607/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,040
$3,420/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Boone County
1 BR: $895/mo
Hardin County
1 BR: $698/mo
Ogle County
1 BR: $852/mo
Iroquois County
1 BR: $698/mo
Jo Daviess County
1 BR: $796/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $789/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.