Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 12,025.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$664/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$708/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$929/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,226/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
-20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,323/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $666 | $664 | $-2 (-0.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $705 | $708 | +$3 (+0.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $925 | $929 | +$4 (+0.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,114 | $1,226 | +$112 (+10.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,323 | +$57 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,320
$2,360/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,160
$3,097/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Lewis County
1 BR: $660/mo
Christian County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $746/mo
Nicholas County
1 BR: $696/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $660/mo
Garrard County
1 BR: $821/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.