Barren County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 44,511.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$657/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$662/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$868/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,102/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,280/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $628 | $657 | +$29 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $665 | $662 | $-3 (-0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $873 | $868 | $-5 (-0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,127 | $1,102 | $-25 (-2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,211 | $1,280 | +$69 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,480
$2,207/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,720
$2,893/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Clay County
1 BR: $759/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $677/mo
Fulton County
1 BR: $660/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $753/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $660/mo
Pendleton County
1 BR: $1,051/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.