Rent in Ogle County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,118$13,416 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,080 (−3.4%)How much rent can you afford in Ogle 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 Ogle 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 | $771 | $9,252 | $30,840 | $14.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $852 | $10,224 | $34,080 | $16.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,118 | $13,416 | $44,720 | $21.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,365 | $16,380 | $54,600 | $26.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,602 | $19,224 | $64,080 | $30.81/hr |
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Rent in Ogle County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Ogle County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,080 for a two-bedroom, down 3.4% from $1,118. A one-bedroom goes from $852 to $826, a studio from $771 to $752.
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 Ogle County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $852 for a one-bedroom and $1,118 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,416 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 Ogle County, IL?
To keep a $1,118 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.50 an hour, or $44,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $852 takes $16.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ogle County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $771, one bedroom $852, two $1,118, three $1,365 and four $1,602 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ogle County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $82,132 a year ($6,844 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,118 takes 16.3% 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: ($1,118 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.50 an hour.