Rent in Grundy County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,459$17,508 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,613 (+10.6%)How much rent can you afford in Grundy 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 Grundy 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 | $1,032 | $12,384 | $41,280 | $19.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,118 | $13,416 | $44,720 | $21.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,459 | $17,508 | $58,360 | $28.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,979 | $23,748 | $79,160 | $38.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,203 | $26,436 | $88,120 | $42.37/hr |
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Rent in Grundy County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Grundy County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,613 for a two-bedroom, up 10.6% from $1,459. A one-bedroom goes from $1,118 to $1,233, a studio from $1,032 to $1,189.
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 Grundy County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,118 for a one-bedroom and $1,459 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,508 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 Grundy County, IL?
To keep a $1,459 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.06 an hour, or $58,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,118 takes $21.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grundy County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,032, one bedroom $1,118, two $1,459, three $1,979 and four $2,203 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grundy County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $92,235 a year ($7,686 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,459 takes 19% 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: ($1,459 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.06 an hour.