Rent in Christian County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$974$11,688 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $939 (−3.6%)How much rent can you afford in Christian 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 Christian 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 | $672 | $8,064 | $26,880 | $12.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $742 | $8,904 | $29,680 | $14.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $974 | $11,688 | $38,960 | $18.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,168 | $14,016 | $46,720 | $22.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,418 | $17,016 | $56,720 | $27.27/hr |
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Rent in Christian County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Christian County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $939 for a two-bedroom, down 3.6% from $974. A one-bedroom goes from $742 to $718, a studio from $672 to $654.
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 Christian County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $742 for a one-bedroom and $974 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,688 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 Christian County, IL?
To keep a $974 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.73 an hour, or $38,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $742 takes $14.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Christian County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $672, one bedroom $742, two $974, three $1,168 and four $1,418 a month.
Is rent affordable in Christian County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $62,611 a year ($5,218 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $974 takes 18.7% 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: ($974 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.73 an hour.