Laurel County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 62,442.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$607/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
-32% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$676/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$881/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,068/mo
↓ 4.5% YoY
-30% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,213/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $610 | $607 | $-3 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $678 | $676 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $889 | $881 | $-8 (-0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,118 | $1,068 | $-50 (-4.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,206 | $1,213 | +$7 (+0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,040
$2,253/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,240
$2,937/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Estill County
1 BR: $790/mo
Bath County
1 BR: $668/mo
Rockcastle County
1 BR: $741/mo
Union County
1 BR: $694/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $859/mo
Caldwell County
1 BR: $714/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.