Rent in Massac County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$969$11,628 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $993 (+2.5%)How much rent can you afford in Massac 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 Massac 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 | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | $15.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $969 | $11,628 | $38,760 | $18.63/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,348 | $16,176 | $53,920 | $25.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,415 | $16,980 | $56,600 | $27.21/hr |
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Rent in Massac County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Massac County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $993 for a two-bedroom, up 2.5% from $969. A one-bedroom goes from $789 to $766, a studio from $784 to $706.
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 Massac County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $789 for a one-bedroom and $969 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,628 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 Massac County, IL?
To keep a $969 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.63 an hour, or $38,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $789 takes $15.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Massac County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $784, one bedroom $789, two $969, three $1,348 and four $1,415 a month.
Is rent affordable in Massac County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $65,116 a year ($5,426 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $969 takes 17.9% 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: ($969 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.63 an hour.