McDonough County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 27,370.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$656/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$728/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$951/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,231/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,512/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $627 | $656 | +$29 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $706 | $728 | +$22 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $915 | $951 | +$36 (+3.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,231 | +$65 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,382 | $1,512 | +$130 (+9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,120
$2,427/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,040
$3,170/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Effingham County
1 BR: $754/mo
McLean County
1 BR: $999/mo
La Salle County
1 BR: $822/mo
Massac County
1 BR: $789/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $698/mo
Whiteside County
1 BR: $719/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.