Nelson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 46,779.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$770/mo
↑ 17.0% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$781/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↑ 11.2% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,360/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,704/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $658 | $770 | +$112 (+17.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $697 | $781 | +$84 (+12.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $914 | $1,016 | +$102 (+11.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,265 | $1,360 | +$95 (+7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,535 | $1,704 | +$169 (+11.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,240
$2,603/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Trigg County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $660/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $660/mo
Breathitt County
1 BR: $714/mo
Greenup County
1 BR: $853/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $899/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.