Fayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 321,276.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$883/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,079/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
+13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,272/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,743/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,940/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
+10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $883 | +$84 (+10.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 | $1,079 | +$97 (+9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,165 | $1,272 | +$107 (+9.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,583 | $1,743 | +$160 (+10.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,781 | $1,940 | +$159 (+8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,160
$3,597/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,880
$4,240/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Adair County
1 BR: $683/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $753/mo
Fleming County
1 BR: $703/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $899/mo
Floyd County
1 BR: $689/mo
Marshall County
1 BR: $772/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.