Rent in Clark County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,009$12,108 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,011 (+0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Clark 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 Clark 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 | $696 | $8,352 | $27,840 | $13.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $769 | $9,228 | $30,760 | $14.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,009 | $12,108 | $40,360 | $19.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,245 | $14,940 | $49,800 | $23.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,336 | $16,032 | $53,440 | $25.69/hr |
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Rent in Clark County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clark County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,011 for a two-bedroom, up 0.2% from $1,009. A one-bedroom goes from $769 to $773, a studio from $696 to $704.
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 Clark County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $769 for a one-bedroom and $1,009 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,108 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 Clark County, IL?
To keep a $1,009 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.40 an hour, or $40,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $769 takes $14.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clark County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $696, one bedroom $769, two $1,009, three $1,245 and four $1,336 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clark County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $72,927 a year ($6,077 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,009 takes 16.6% 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: ($1,009 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.40 an hour.