Illinois Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Midwest region · 83 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Illinois has 83 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $916/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $916 (Bond County, IL) to $2,050 (Kendall County, IL). That median is $59 below the national median FMR of $975, ranking Illinois #42 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Illinois median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $672 |
| 1-bedroom | $759 |
| 2-bedroom | $916 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,231 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,415 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,556.
Every FMR area in Illinois
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL | $1,480 | $1,581 | $1,781 | $2,294 | $2,653 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $955 | $995 | $1,218 | $1,568 | $1,812 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL · St. Louis, MO-IL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Illinois for FY2026?
Illinois has 83 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $916 per month, ranging from $916 (Bond County, IL) to $2,050 (Kendall County, IL). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Illinois area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Illinois is $2,050 in Kendall County, IL, and the lowest is $916 in Bond County, IL. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Illinois expensive for renters compared with other states?
Illinois's median 2-bedroom FMR of $916 is $59 below the national median FMR of $975 (-6%). It ranks #42 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Illinois?
Public housing agencies in Illinois set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20