Rowan County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 24,551.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$628/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$735/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$911/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,156/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,528/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $601 | $628 | +$27 (+4.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $704 | $735 | +$31 (+4.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $876 | $911 | +$35 (+4.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,103 | $1,156 | +$53 (+4.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,471 | $1,528 | +$57 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,400
$2,450/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,440
$3,037/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Powell County
1 BR: $660/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $774/mo
Union County
1 BR: $694/mo
Floyd County
1 BR: $689/mo
Warren County
1 BR: $985/mo
Barren County
1 BR: $662/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.