Rent in Lee County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$916$10,992 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $930 (+1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Lee 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 Lee 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 | $632 | $7,584 | $25,280 | $12.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $9,720 | $32,400 | $15.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $916 | $10,992 | $36,640 | $17.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,274 | $15,288 | $50,960 | $24.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,395 | $16,740 | $55,800 | $26.83/hr |
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Rent in Lee County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lee County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $930 for a two-bedroom, up 1.5% from $916. A one-bedroom goes from $810 to $785, a studio from $632 to $648.
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 Lee County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $810 for a one-bedroom and $916 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,992 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 Lee County, IL?
To keep a $916 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.62 an hour, or $36,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $810 takes $15.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lee County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $632, one bedroom $810, two $916, three $1,274 and four $1,395 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lee County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $70,292 a year ($5,858 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $916 takes 15.6% 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: ($916 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.62 an hour.