Rent in Clinton County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,218$14,616 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,349 (+10.8%)How much rent can you afford in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 | $955 | $11,460 | $38,200 | $18.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $995 | $11,940 | $39,800 | $19.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,218 | $14,616 | $48,720 | $23.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,568 | $18,816 | $62,720 | $30.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,812 | $21,744 | $72,480 | $34.85/hr |
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Rent in Clinton County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clinton County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,349 for a two-bedroom, up 10.8% from $1,218. A one-bedroom goes from $995 to $1,104, a studio from $955 to $1,064.
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 Clinton County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $995 for a one-bedroom and $1,218 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,616 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 Clinton County, IL?
To keep a $1,218 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.42 an hour, or $48,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $995 takes $19.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clinton County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $955, one bedroom $995, two $1,218, three $1,568 and four $1,812 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clinton County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $86,588 a year ($7,216 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,218 takes 16.9% 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: ($1,218 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.42 an hour.