Rent in McHenry County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,781$21,372 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,011 (+12.9%)How much rent can you afford in McHenry 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 McHenry 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 | $1,480 | $17,760 | $59,200 | $28.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,581 | $18,972 | $63,240 | $30.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,781 | $21,372 | $71,240 | $34.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,294 | $27,528 | $91,760 | $44.12/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,653 | $31,836 | $106,120 | $51.02/hr |
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Rent in McHenry County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in McHenry County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,011 for a two-bedroom, up 12.9% from $1,781. A one-bedroom goes from $1,581 to $1,780, a studio from $1,480 to $1,678.
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 McHenry County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,581 for a one-bedroom and $1,781 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,372 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 McHenry County, IL?
To keep a $1,781 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.25 an hour, or $71,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,581 takes $30.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in McHenry County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,480, one bedroom $1,581, two $1,781, three $2,294 and four $2,653 a month.
Is rent affordable in McHenry County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $104,802 a year ($8,734 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,781 takes 20.4% 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: ($1,781 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $71,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.25 an hour.