Rent in Whiteside County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$916$10,992 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $945 (+3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Whiteside 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 Whiteside 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 | $673 | $8,076 | $26,920 | $12.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $719 | $8,628 | $28,760 | $13.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $916 | $10,992 | $36,640 | $17.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,208 | $14,496 | $48,320 | $23.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,213 | $14,556 | $48,520 | $23.33/hr |
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Rent in Whiteside County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Whiteside County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $945 for a two-bedroom, up 3.2% from $916. A one-bedroom goes from $719 to $755, a studio from $673 to $696.
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 Whiteside County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $719 for a one-bedroom and $916 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,992 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 Whiteside County, IL?
To keep a $916 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.62 an hour, or $36,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $719 takes $13.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Whiteside County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $673, one bedroom $719, two $916, three $1,208 and four $1,213 a month.
Is rent affordable in Whiteside County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $67,500 a year ($5,625 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $916 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: ($916 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.62 an hour.