Lawrence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 15,302.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$652/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$721/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$946/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,136/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,253/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-29% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $597 | $652 | +$55 (+9.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $663 | $721 | +$58 (+8.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $946 | +$76 (+8.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,075 | $1,136 | +$61 (+5.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,153 | $1,253 | +$100 (+8.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,840
$2,403/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,840
$3,153/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Jasper County
1 BR: $719/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $698/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $776/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $836/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $714/mo
Menard County
1 BR: $970/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.