Rent in Jefferson County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,026$12,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $994 (−3.1%)How much rent can you afford in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | $777 | $9,324 | $31,080 | $14.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $782 | $9,384 | $31,280 | $15.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,026 | $12,312 | $41,040 | $19.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,248 | $14,976 | $49,920 | $24.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,365 | $16,380 | $54,600 | $26.25/hr |
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Rent in Jefferson County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Jefferson County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $994 for a two-bedroom, down 3.1% from $1,026. A one-bedroom goes from $782 to $766, a studio from $777 to $761.
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 Jefferson County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $782 for a one-bedroom and $1,026 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,312 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 Jefferson County, IL?
To keep a $1,026 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.73 an hour, or $41,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $782 takes $15.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jefferson County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $777, one bedroom $782, two $1,026, three $1,248 and four $1,365 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jefferson County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $63,118 a year ($5,260 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,026 takes 19.5% 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: ($1,026 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.73 an hour.