Whiteside County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Illinois. Population: 55,569.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$673/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$719/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$916/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,208/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-21% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,213/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $633 | $673 | +$40 (+6.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $686 | $719 | +$33 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $916 | +$17 (+1.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,208 | +$89 (+8.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,213 | +$21 (+1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,760
$2,397/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,640
$3,053/month gross
Other Counties in Illinois
Greene County
1 BR: $756/mo
Williamson County
1 BR: $790/mo
McHenry County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $995/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $791/mo
Putnam County
1 BR: $851/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.