Rent in Williamson County, IL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,037$12,444 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $996 (−4%)How much rent can you afford in Williamson 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 Williamson 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 | $753 | $9,036 | $30,120 | $14.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $9,480 | $31,600 | $15.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,037 | $12,444 | $41,480 | $19.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,369 | $16,428 | $54,760 | $26.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,386 | $16,632 | $55,440 | $26.65/hr |
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Rent in Williamson County, IL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Williamson County, IL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $996 for a two-bedroom, down 4% from $1,037. A one-bedroom goes from $790 to $761, a studio from $753 to $694.
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 Williamson County, IL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $790 for a one-bedroom and $1,037 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,444 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 Williamson County, IL?
To keep a $1,037 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.94 an hour, or $41,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $790 takes $15.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Williamson County, IL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $753, one bedroom $790, two $1,037, three $1,369 and four $1,386 a month.
Is rent affordable in Williamson County, IL?
For the typical household, earning $65,604 a year ($5,467 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,037 takes 19% 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: ($1,037 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.94 an hour.