Rent by ZIP · Knox County
Rent in Wataga, IL 61488
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 $636 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $690 | +1.4% | $630–770 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $700 | +1.4% | $639–781 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $629 ±$14 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0% | $1,080–1,320 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,210 | +2.5% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Knox County, IL. 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 Knox County, IL, 2 bedrooms: $930.
What renters pay in 61488
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61489 | Williamsfield | $940 | $688 |
| 61486 | Viola | $1,040 | $725 |
| 61490 | Woodhull | $1,030 | $635 |
| 61485 | Victoria | $950 | – |
| 61491 | Wyoming | $940 | $686 |
| 61484 | Vermont | $930 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Knox 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.