Marion County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 37,543.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$662/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$769/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,190/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,537/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $622 | $662 | +$40 (+6.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $726 | $769 | +$43 (+5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $870 | $916 | +$46 (+5.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,125 | $1,190 | +$65 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,454 | $1,537 | +$83 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,760
$2,563/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Union County
1 BR: $698/mo
Moultrie County
1 BR: $698/mo
Perry County
1 BR: $698/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Christian County
1 BR: $742/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $727/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.