Rent in Lawrence County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$946$11,352 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $943 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 | $652 | $7,824 | $26,080 | $12.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $721 | $8,652 | $28,840 | $13.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $946 | $11,352 | $37,840 | $18.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,136 | $13,632 | $45,440 | $21.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,253 | $15,036 | $50,120 | $24.10/hr |
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Rent in Lawrence County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lawrence County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $943 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $946. A one-bedroom goes from $721 to $721, a studio from $652 to $657.
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 Lawrence County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $721 for a one-bedroom and $946 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,352 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 Lawrence County, IL?
To keep a $946 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.19 an hour, or $37,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $721 takes $13.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lawrence County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $652, one bedroom $721, two $946, three $1,136 and four $1,253 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lawrence County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $55,324 a year ($4,610 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $946 takes 20.5% 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: ($946 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.19 an hour.