Kankakee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 107,421.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$914/mo
↑ 6.5% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,011/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,326/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,745/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,774/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $858 | $914 | +$56 (+6.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $954 | $1,011 | +$57 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,251 | $1,326 | +$75 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,654 | $1,745 | +$91 (+5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,661 | $1,774 | +$113 (+6.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,440
$3,370/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,040
$4,420/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Iroquois County
1 BR: $698/mo
Cass County
1 BR: $836/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $698/mo
Menard County
1 BR: $970/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $995/mo
Piatt County
1 BR: $946/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.