Hardin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 111,005.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$841/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$846/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-12% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,056/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,469/mo
↓ 2.5% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,771/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $857 | $841 | $-16 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $862 | $846 | $-16 (-1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,075 | $1,056 | $-19 (-1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,506 | $1,469 | $-37 (-2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,805 | $1,771 | $-34 (-1.9%) |
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
$42,240
$3,520/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Robertson County
1 BR: $660/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $660/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $745/mo
Caldwell County
1 BR: $714/mo
Boyd County
1 BR: $853/mo
Taylor 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.