Bath County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 12,739.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$668/mo
↓ 4.3% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,124/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,360/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $619 | $-5 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $698 | $668 | $-30 (-4.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,164 | $1,124 | $-40 (-3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,431 | $1,360 | $-71 (-5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,720
$2,227/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Madison County
1 BR: $785/mo
Ohio County
1 BR: $660/mo
Hickman County
1 BR: $660/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Barren County
1 BR: $662/mo
Breathitt County
1 BR: $714/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.