Macon County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 103,542.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$840/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$845/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,063/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,378/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,706/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $840 | +$75 (+9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $803 | $845 | +$42 (+5.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,000 | $1,063 | +$63 (+6.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,378 | +$59 (+4.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,558 | $1,706 | +$148 (+9.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,800
$2,817/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,520
$3,543/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Alexander County
1 BR: $807/mo
Stephenson County
1 BR: $698/mo
Bond County
1 BR: $836/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $698/mo
Lawrence County
1 BR: $721/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $811/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.