Bureau County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 33,203.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$714/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$789/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,035/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,278/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,433/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $662 | $714 | +$52 (+7.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $736 | $789 | +$53 (+7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $965 | $1,035 | +$70 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,191 | $1,278 | +$87 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,414 | $1,433 | +$19 (+1.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,560
$2,630/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,400
$3,450/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Clinton County
1 BR: $995/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $698/mo
Ford County
1 BR: $698/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $698/mo
Vermilion County
1 BR: $742/mo
Alexander County
1 BR: $807/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.