Union County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 17,122.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$640/mo
↓ 3.5% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$698/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,129/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,261/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $663 | $640 | $-23 (-3.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $667 | $698 | +$31 (+4.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,120 | $1,129 | +$9 (+0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,261 | +$53 (+4.4%) |
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
Henry County
1 BR: $928/mo
Kane County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Saline County
1 BR: $701/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $721/mo
Iroquois County
1 BR: $698/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $698/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.