Rent in Kendall County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,050$24,600 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,341 (+14.2%)How much rent can you afford in Kendall 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 Kendall 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 | $1,413 | $16,956 | $56,520 | $27.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,562 | $18,744 | $62,480 | $30.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,050 | $24,600 | $82,000 | $39.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,819 | $33,828 | $112,760 | $54.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,918 | $35,016 | $116,720 | $56.12/hr |
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Rent in Kendall County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kendall County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,341 for a two-bedroom, up 14.2% from $2,050. A one-bedroom goes from $1,562 to $1,790, a studio from $1,413 to $1,778.
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 Kendall County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,562 for a one-bedroom and $2,050 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $24,600 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 Kendall County, IL?
To keep a $2,050 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $39.42 an hour, or $82,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,562 takes $30.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kendall County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,413, one bedroom $1,562, two $2,050, three $2,819 and four $2,918 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kendall County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $111,601 a year ($9,300 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,050 takes 22% 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: ($2,050 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $82,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $39.42 an hour.