Illinois · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Moline, IL

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Moline, IL at $1,143 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $928. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $21.98 an hour full time, or $45,720 a year. The typical household there would spend 20.3% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,056 (down 7.6%).

Rent in Moline, IL at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,143$13,716 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,056 (−7.6%)
Studio$817$16/hr needed
1 bedroom$928$18/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$21.98an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,498$29/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Moline, IL?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,143Monthly market rent
Share of gross income20.3%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$45,720To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,693At 30% of $67,701
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Moline, 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Moline, IL, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$817$9,804$32,680$15.71/hr
1 bedroom$928$11,136$37,120$17.85/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,143$13,716$45,720$21.98/hr
3 bedrooms$1,498$17,976$59,920$28.81/hr
4 bedrooms$1,819$21,828$72,760$34.98/hr

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Rent in Moline, IL: common questions

How much is rent going down in Moline, IL in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,056 for a two-bedroom, down 7.6% from $1,143. A one-bedroom goes from $928 to $852, a studio from $817 to $787.

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 Moline, IL?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $928 for a one-bedroom and $1,143 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,716 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 Moline, IL?

To keep a $1,143 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.98 an hour, or $45,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $928 takes $17.85 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Moline, IL?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $817, one bedroom $928, two $1,143, three $1,498 and four $1,819 a month.

Is rent affordable in Moline, IL?

For the typical household, earning $67,701 a year ($5,642 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,143 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,143 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.98 an hour.