Rent by ZIP · Whiteside County
Rent in Sterling, IL 61081
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $870 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $670 | +1.5% | $612–748 | $982 ±$448 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $720 | +2.8% | $666–814 | $756 ±$188 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $846 ±$34 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,210 | +0.8% | $1,098–1,342 | $969 ±$102 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,220 | +3.3% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,026 ±$133 |
Small Area FMRs for the Whiteside County, IL. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Whiteside County, IL, 2 bedrooms: $945.
What renters pay in 61081
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61080 | South Beloit | $1,070 | $993 |
| 61079 | Shirland | $1,070 | $1,063 |
| 61078 | Shannon | $1,010 | $929 |
| 61084 | Stillman Valley | $1,100 | $780 |
| 61085 | Stockton | $1,040 | $706 |
| 61075 | Scales Mound | $930 | $1,021 |
Fair Market Rents across Whiteside County, IL · All IL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.