Rent in Decatur, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,063$12,756 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,091 (+2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Decatur, IL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Decatur, 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 | $840 | $10,080 | $33,600 | $16.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $845 | $10,140 | $33,800 | $16.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,063 | $12,756 | $42,520 | $20.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,378 | $16,536 | $55,120 | $26.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,706 | $20,472 | $68,240 | $32.81/hr |
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Rent in Decatur, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Decatur, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,091 for a two-bedroom, up 2.6% from $1,063. A one-bedroom goes from $845 to $857, a studio from $840 to $851.
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 Decatur, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $845 for a one-bedroom and $1,063 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,756 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 Decatur, IL?
To keep a $1,063 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.44 an hour, or $42,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $845 takes $16.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Decatur, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $840, one bedroom $845, two $1,063, three $1,378 and four $1,706 a month.
Is rent affordable in Decatur, IL?
For the typical household, earning $51,592 a year ($4,299 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,063 takes 24.7% 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: ($1,063 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.44 an hour.