Rent by ZIP · Sangamon County
Rent in Dawson, IL 62520
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,090 (-6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $850 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $800 | -5% | $684–836 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $930 | -5.4% | $792–968 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,160 | -6% | $981–1,199 | $720 ±$239 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,550 | -6.5% | $1,305–1,595 | $950 ±$351 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,620 | -6.2% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Springfield, IL MSA. 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 Springfield, IL MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,237.
What renters pay in 62520
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | Decatur | $1,180 | $885 |
| 62518 | Chestnut | $970 | – |
| 62522 | Decatur | $1,040 | $848 |
| 62517 | Bulpitt | $1,000 | $750 |
| 62523 | Decatur | $960 | $597 |
| 62515 | Buffalo | $1,090 | $800 |
Fair Market Rents across Sangamon 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.