Anderson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 23,839.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$745/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$951/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,042/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,323/mo
↓ 3.6% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,454/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $718 | $745 | +$27 (+3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $901 | $951 | +$50 (+5.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $998 | $1,042 | +$44 (+4.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,372 | $1,323 | $-49 (-3.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,375 | $1,454 | +$79 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,040
$3,170/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,680
$3,473/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Marion County
1 BR: $660/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Carter County
1 BR: $703/mo
Menifee County
1 BR: $683/mo
Christian County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $790/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.