Knox County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 49,751.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$694/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$698/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,199/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,213/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $653 | $694 | +$41 (+6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $663 | $698 | +$35 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,130 | $1,199 | +$69 (+6.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,153 | $1,213 | +$60 (+5.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,920
$2,327/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Tazewell County
1 BR: $818/mo
DuPage County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Menard County
1 BR: $970/mo
Ogle County
1 BR: $852/mo
McLean County
1 BR: $999/mo
Saline County
1 BR: $701/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.