Harlan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 26,589.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$694/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$699/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,142/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,147/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-35% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $694 | +$70 (+11.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $685 | $699 | +$14 (+2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,142 | +$13 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,147 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,960
$2,330/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Casey County
1 BR: $790/mo
Fayette County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $677/mo
Wolfe County
1 BR: $683/mo
Pike County
1 BR: $745/mo
Henderson County
1 BR: $764/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.