Edmonson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 12,179.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$889/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
-0% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$985/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
+3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,153/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,384/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,806/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $882 | $889 | +$7 (+0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $993 | $985 | $-8 (-0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,173 | $1,153 | $-20 (-1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,413 | $1,384 | $-29 (-2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,793 | $1,806 | +$13 (+0.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,400
$3,283/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,120
$3,843/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Boyd County
1 BR: $853/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $790/mo
Crittenden County
1 BR: $660/mo
Ballard County
1 BR: $817/mo
Carlisle County
1 BR: $717/mo
McCreary 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.