Rock Island County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 143,819.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$817/mo
↑ 15.6% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$928/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,143/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,498/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,819/mo
↑ 15.3% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $817 | +$110 (+15.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $831 | $928 | +$97 (+11.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,025 | $1,143 | +$118 (+11.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,336 | $1,498 | +$162 (+12.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,578 | $1,819 | +$241 (+15.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,120
$3,093/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,720
$3,810/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Wayne County
1 BR: $698/mo
McDonough County
1 BR: $728/mo
Jersey County
1 BR: $995/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $789/mo
Jasper County
1 BR: $719/mo
Edgar County
1 BR: $768/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.