Rent in Alexander County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$992$11,904 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,012 (+2%)How much rent can you afford in Alexander County, IL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Alexander County, IL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $763 | $9,156 | $30,520 | $14.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $807 | $9,684 | $32,280 | $15.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $992 | $11,904 | $39,680 | $19.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $16,560 | $55,200 | $26.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,664 | $19,968 | $66,560 | $32.00/hr |
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Rent in Alexander County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Alexander County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,012 for a two-bedroom, up 2% from $992. A one-bedroom goes from $807 to $833, a studio from $763 to $757.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Alexander County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $807 for a one-bedroom and $992 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,904 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Alexander County, IL?
To keep a $992 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.08 an hour, or $39,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $807 takes $15.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Alexander County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $763, one bedroom $807, two $992, three $1,380 and four $1,664 a month.
Is rent affordable in Alexander County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $47,043 a year ($3,920 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $992 takes 25.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($992 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.08 an hour.