Daviess County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 102,916.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$840/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$846/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,110/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,466/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,470/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $840 | $-14 (-1.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $860 | $846 | $-14 (-1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,110 | $-18 (-1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,494 | $1,466 | $-28 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,496 | $1,470 | $-26 (-1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,840
$2,820/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,400
$3,700/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Knott County
1 BR: $683/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $764/mo
Estill County
1 BR: $790/mo
Elliott County
1 BR: $683/mo
Wolfe County
1 BR: $683/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $960/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.