HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Kankakee County, IL?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Kankakee County, Illinois, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,326 a month. Rents run from $914 for a studio up to $1,774 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Kankakee County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $914 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,011 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,326 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,745 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,774 |
How does Kankakee County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Illinois.
Higher rent than 91% of counties in Illinois · 10th of 102
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendall County | $2,050 |
| 2 | Will County | $1,781 |
| 2 | Lake County | $1,781 |
| … 6 more … | ||
| 10 | Kankakee County(you are here) | $1,326 |
| … 89 more … | ||
| 59 | Macoupin County | $916 |
| 59 | Mason County | $916 |
| 59 | Lee County | $916 |
More data for Kankakee County, Illinois
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Kankakee County, IL for 2026?
In Kankakee County, Illinois, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,326 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $914 for a studio to $1,774 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Kankakee County, IL?
A two-bedroom in Kankakee County, Illinois has a Fair Market Rent of $1,326 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Kankakee County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Kankakee County, IL?
Every ZIP code in Kankakee County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Kankakee County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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