County FMR · HUD FY2026

Marshall County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Marshall County, IL - 15% below the US average.

$818
1-bedroom FMR
$1,039
2-bedroom FMR
+3.5%
YoY change
-15%
vs US avg

The verdict

Marshall is the 37th most expensive of 102 counties in Illinois by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,541 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.

#1,541
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#37
most expensive of 102 in Illinois (2BR)
-4%
vs the state average
$32,720
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (7.7%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (30.8%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Marshall County, IL. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Marshall County, Illinois is $818 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,039/mo and a studio is $758/mo. This is 15% lower than the national average of $959 and 4% below the Illinois average of $854.

Rent increased3.5% from FY 2025 ($790), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $32,720/year for a 1-bedroom.

Observed renter burden: 29.9% of the 1,007 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 11,740. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-0.7%, Census ACS). That's in line with Illinois's statewide growth of -1.0% over the same period.

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Area MARSHALL·COUNTY·IL·IL

Marshall County, IL: $818/mo 1BR · #1541 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA IL
  • 1BR-FMR $818
  • 2BR-FMR $1,039
  • RANK-MID #1,541
  • YOY-UP +3.5%
  • VSUS-BELOW -15%
  • VS-ST-NEAR -4% IL
  • INC-ROOM 14%
  • POP-SMALL 12K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Cook County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $736–$900
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Cook ($763 1BR gap)

Read with: How Fair Market Rent works

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $774 · US avg: $893
$758/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY -2% vs state -15% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $854 · US avg: $959
$818/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY -4% vs state -15% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,063 · US avg: $1,175
$1,039/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY -2% vs state -12% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,370 · US avg: $1,525
$1,346/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY -2% vs state -12% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,561 · US avg: $1,756
$1,449/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY -7% vs state -17% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $718
$758
+$40 (+5.6%)
1 Bedroom $790
$818
+$28 (+3.5%)
2 Bedroom $1,003
$1,039
+$36 (+3.6%)
3 Bedroom $1,300
$1,346
+$46 (+3.5%)
4 Bedroom $1,364
$1,449
+$85 (+6.2%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Marshall County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
13%
Affordable
Need $30,320/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
14.1%
Affordable
Need $32,720/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
17.9%
Affordable
Need $41,560/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
23.1%
Affordable
Need $53,840/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
24.9%
Affordable
Need $57,960/yr for 30% rule
How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

0%100%National avg22%17.9%
Marshall County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $69,818 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Illinois rent burden →

Where Marshall sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,039 higher than 51% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Marshall compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Illinois counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Marshall is highlighted. Nearby Illinois counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Cook County ($1,581), DuPage County ($1,581), Lake County ($1,581), Will County ($1,581), Kane County ($1,581), McHenry County ($1,581), Marshall County (this county) ($818).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $818/mo compares to Illinois salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation IL Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $127,770 7.7% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $101,430 9.7% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,530 9.7% Affordable
Electricians $96,360 10.2% Affordable
Registered Nurses $86,410 11.4% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $79,300 12.4% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $64,160 15.3% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $62,290 15.8% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,790 16.4% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $44,910 21.9% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $44,610 22% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $37,010 26.5% Affordable
Teaching Assistants $35,780 27.4% Affordable
Retail Salespersons $34,490 28.5% Affordable
Fast Food & Counter Workers $31,900 30.8% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Illinois) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Marshall County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Marshall (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 35.0% overall, from $606 to $818. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.4% (FY 2021).

$550$600$650$700$750$800$850 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $818
Marshall County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑3.5% $758 $818 $1,039
FY 2025 ↑4.5% $718 $790 $1,003
FY 2024 ↑6.9% $683 $756 $965
FY 2023 ↑10.3% $639 $707 $896
FY 2022 ↓5.0% $592 $641 $815
FY 2021 ↑11.4% $631 $675 $858
FY 2020 $564 $606 $772
Total change (6yr): +35.0%
Annualized: +5.1%/yr
1 BR: $606 → $818

Part of the Peoria, IL Metro Area

Marshall County is a outlying county of the Peoria, IL metropolitan statistical area, alongside 4 other metro-area counties.

Marshall County ranks #5 of 5 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Peoria County ($818), Tazewell County ($818), Woodford County ($818), Stark County ($818), Marshall County (this county) ($818).

Peoria County
1 BR: $818/mo
Tazewell County
1 BR: $818/mo
Woodford County
1 BR: $818/mo
Stark County
1 BR: $818/mo
Marshall County (this county)
1 BR: $818/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Marshall County, both outside Illinois so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside IL (FY2026).

Charlevoix County
MI · 2 BR $1,039/mo
Clay County
NC · 2 BR $1,039/mo
Surry County
VA · 2 BR $1,039/mo
Craighead County
AR · 2 BR $1,040/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside IL).

Potter County
SD · 17.9% of income · 2 BR $1,067/mo
Van Wert County
OH · 17.9% of income · 2 BR $973/mo
Huntingdon County
PA · 17.8% of income · 2 BR $973/mo
Bland County
VA · 17.9% of income · 2 BR $914/mo

Nearby Counties in Illinois

Largest counties by population in Illinois

Showing the 8 largest of 101 other counties in Illinois.

Cook County
1 BR: $1,581/mo Pop: 5,225,367
DuPage County
1 BR: $1,581/mo Pop: 930,559
Lake County
1 BR: $1,581/mo Pop: 713,159
Will County
1 BR: $1,581/mo Pop: 696,774
Kane County
1 BR: $1,581/mo Pop: 517,254
McHenry County
1 BR: $1,581/mo Pop: 311,133
Winnebago County
1 BR: $895/mo Pop: 284,591
Madison County
1 BR: $995/mo Pop: 265,512
View all counties in Illinois →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Marshall County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Marshall County is $818 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,039 and a studio is $758.
How does Marshall County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Marshall County is 15% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $818 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Marshall County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Marshall County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,039 ranks #1,541 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Marshall County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $32,720 ($2,727/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Marshall County.
Is rent going up or down in Marshall County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Marshall County increased by 3.5% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $790 to $818.
Which jobs can afford rent in Marshall County? ▼
Based on Illinois BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers can afford a 1-bedroom at $818/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Marshall County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Marshall County went from $606 in FY 2020 to $818 in FY 2026, a total change of +35.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Marshall County? ▼
In Marshall County, the FY 2026 FMR of $818/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Marshall County? ▼
For Marshall County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($818/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.