Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Ballard County vs Kentucky
How do Ballard County and Kentucky rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $817
- Ballard County (1BR)
- $794
- Kentucky (1BR)
- +3%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Ballard County is 3% more expensive than Kentucky at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($817 vs $794). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Ballard County | Kentucky | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $719 | +$81 (+11%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $817 | $794 | +$23 (+3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,072 | $984 | +$88 (+9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,285 | $1,277 | +$8 (+1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,640 | $1,442 | +$198 (+14%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Ballard County is 15% below the US average. Kentucky is 17% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).