Rent in Champaign County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,122$13,464 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,173 (+4.5%)How much rent can you afford in Champaign 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 Champaign 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 | $941 | $11,292 | $37,640 | $18.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $946 | $11,352 | $37,840 | $18.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,122 | $13,464 | $44,880 | $21.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,436 | $17,232 | $57,440 | $27.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,486 | $17,832 | $59,440 | $28.58/hr |
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Rent in Champaign County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Champaign County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,173 for a two-bedroom, up 4.5% from $1,122. A one-bedroom goes from $946 to $996, a studio from $941 to $983.
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 Champaign County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $946 for a one-bedroom and $1,122 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,464 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 Champaign County, IL?
To keep a $1,122 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.58 an hour, or $44,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $946 takes $18.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Champaign County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $941, one bedroom $946, two $1,122, three $1,436 and four $1,486 a month.
Is rent affordable in Champaign County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $63,683 a year ($5,307 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,122 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,122 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.58 an hour.