Rent in Pope County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,087$13,044 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,095 (+0.7%)How much rent can you afford in Pope 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 Pope 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 | $749 | $8,988 | $29,960 | $14.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $828 | $9,936 | $33,120 | $15.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,087 | $13,044 | $43,480 | $20.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,375 | $16,500 | $55,000 | $26.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,553 | $18,636 | $62,120 | $29.87/hr |
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Rent in Pope County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pope County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,095 for a two-bedroom, up 0.7% from $1,087. A one-bedroom goes from $828 to $837, a studio from $749 to $763.
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 Pope County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $828 for a one-bedroom and $1,087 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,044 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 Pope County, IL?
To keep a $1,087 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.90 an hour, or $43,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $828 takes $15.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pope County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $749, one bedroom $828, two $1,087, three $1,375 and four $1,553 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pope County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $60,050 a year ($5,004 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,087 takes 21.7% 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: ($1,087 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.90 an hour.