Christian County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 33,893.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$672/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$742/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$974/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,168/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,418/mo
↑ 14.5% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $616 | $672 | +$56 (+9.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $742 | +$57 (+8.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $974 | +$75 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,083 | $1,168 | +$85 (+7.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,238 | $1,418 | +$180 (+14.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,680
$2,473/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,960
$3,247/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Lee County
1 BR: $810/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $698/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
DeKalb County
1 BR: $1,046/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $727/mo
Richland County
1 BR: $729/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.