Rent in Marshall County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,039$12,468 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,212 (+16.7%)How much rent can you afford in Marshall 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 Marshall 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 | $758 | $9,096 | $30,320 | $14.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $818 | $9,816 | $32,720 | $15.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,039 | $12,468 | $41,560 | $19.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,346 | $16,152 | $53,840 | $25.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,449 | $17,388 | $57,960 | $27.87/hr |
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Rent in Marshall County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marshall County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,212 for a two-bedroom, up 16.7% from $1,039. A one-bedroom goes from $818 to $961, a studio from $758 to $915.
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 Marshall County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $818 for a one-bedroom and $1,039 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,468 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 Marshall County, IL?
To keep a $1,039 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.98 an hour, or $41,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $818 takes $15.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marshall County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $758, one bedroom $818, two $1,039, three $1,346 and four $1,449 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marshall County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $71,585 a year ($5,965 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,039 takes 17.4% 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: ($1,039 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.98 an hour.