Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 34,221.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$632/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$810/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,274/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,395/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $605 | $632 | +$27 (+4.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $786 | $810 | +$24 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $883 | $916 | +$33 (+3.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,237 | $1,274 | +$37 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,395 | +$76 (+5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,400
$2,700/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Scott County
1 BR: $698/mo
Union County
1 BR: $698/mo
Woodford County
1 BR: $818/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $769/mo
Grundy County
1 BR: $1,118/mo
Will County
1 BR: $1,581/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.