Kendall County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 132,795.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,413/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
+58% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,562/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
+63% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,050/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
+74% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,819/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
+85% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,918/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
+66% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,428 | $1,413 | $-15 (-1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,438 | $1,562 | +$124 (+8.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,886 | $2,050 | +$164 (+8.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,643 | $2,819 | +$176 (+6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,730 | $2,918 | +$188 (+6.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$62,480
$5,207/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$82,000
$6,833/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Cook County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $995/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Piatt County
1 BR: $946/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $818/mo
Macon County
1 BR: $845/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.