Pope County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 3,799.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$749/mo
↑ 24.0% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$828/mo
↑ 23.2% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,087/mo
↑ 23.4% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,375/mo
↑ 22.3% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,553/mo
↑ 23.7% YoY
-12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $604 | $749 | +$145 (+24.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $672 | $828 | +$156 (+23.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $881 | $1,087 | +$206 (+23.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,375 | +$251 (+22.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,255 | $1,553 | +$298 (+23.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,120
$2,760/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,480
$3,623/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Clinton County
1 BR: $995/mo
Ford County
1 BR: $698/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $851/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $769/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $895/mo
Winnebago County
1 BR: $895/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.