Rent in Fayette County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$916$10,992 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $930 (+1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 | $722 | $8,664 | $28,880 | $13.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $9,000 | $30,000 | $14.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $916 | $10,992 | $36,640 | $17.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,183 | $14,196 | $47,320 | $22.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,293 | $15,516 | $51,720 | $24.87/hr |
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Rent in Fayette County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fayette County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $930 for a two-bedroom, up 1.5% from $916. A one-bedroom goes from $750 to $728, a studio from $722 to $724.
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 Fayette County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $750 for a one-bedroom and $916 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,992 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 Fayette County, IL?
To keep a $916 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.62 an hour, or $36,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $750 takes $14.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fayette County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $722, one bedroom $750, two $916, three $1,183 and four $1,293 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fayette County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $60,944 a year ($5,079 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $916 takes 18% 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: ($916 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.62 an hour.