Wayne County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 16,127.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$632/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$698/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,098/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,537/mo
↑ 24.1% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $597 | $632 | +$35 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $663 | $698 | +$35 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,048 | $1,098 | +$50 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,239 | $1,537 | +$298 (+24.1%) |
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
McHenry County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
McDonough County
1 BR: $728/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,046/mo
Woodford County
1 BR: $818/mo
Jo Daviess County
1 BR: $796/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $782/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.