Illinois · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in LaSalle County, IL

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in LaSalle County, IL at $1,079 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $822. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $20.75 an hour full time, or $43,160 a year. The typical household there would spend 17.7% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,052 (down 2.5%).

Rent in LaSalle County, IL at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,079$12,948 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,052 (−2.5%)
Studio$772$15/hr needed
1 bedroom$822$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$20.75an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,441$28/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in LaSalle County, IL?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,079Monthly market rent
Share of gross income17.7%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$43,160To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,826At 30% of $73,045
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in LaSalle 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in LaSalle County, IL, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$772$9,264$30,880$14.85/hr
1 bedroom$822$9,864$32,880$15.81/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,079$12,948$43,160$20.75/hr
3 bedrooms$1,441$17,292$57,640$27.71/hr
4 bedrooms$1,701$20,412$68,040$32.71/hr

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Rent in LaSalle County, IL: common questions

How much is rent going down in LaSalle County, IL in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,052 for a two-bedroom, down 2.5% from $1,079. A one-bedroom goes from $822 to $804, a studio from $772 to $733.

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 LaSalle County, IL?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $822 for a one-bedroom and $1,079 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,948 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 LaSalle County, IL?

To keep a $1,079 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.75 an hour, or $43,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $822 takes $15.81 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in LaSalle County, IL?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $772, one bedroom $822, two $1,079, three $1,441 and four $1,701 a month.

Is rent affordable in LaSalle County, IL?

For the typical household, earning $73,045 a year ($6,087 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,079 takes 17.7% 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: ($1,079 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.75 an hour.