McLean County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 171,284.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$927/mo
↑ 20.4% YoY
+4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$999/mo
↑ 19.6% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,302/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,717/mo
↑ 20.4% YoY
+13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,724/mo
↑ 20.4% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $927 | +$157 (+20.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 | $999 | +$164 (+19.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,080 | $1,302 | +$222 (+20.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,426 | $1,717 | +$291 (+20.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,432 | $1,724 | +$292 (+20.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,960
$3,330/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,080
$4,340/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Marion County
1 BR: $769/mo
Coles County
1 BR: $759/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $995/mo
McDonough County
1 BR: $728/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $769/mo
White County
1 BR: $698/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.