Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Henderson County vs Kentucky

How do Henderson County and Kentucky rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$764
Henderson County (1BR)
$794
Kentucky (1BR)
−4%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Henderson County
$764/mo 1BR
Population: 44,770
State
Kentucky
$794/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Henderson County is 4% cheaper than Kentucky at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($764 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 Henderson County Kentucky Difference
Studio $711 $719 −$8 (-1%)
1 Bedroom $764 $794 −$30 (-4%)
2 Bedroom $949 $984 −$35 (-4%)
3 Bedroom $1,220 $1,277 −$57 (-4%)
4 Bedroom $1,414 $1,442 −$28 (-2%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Henderson County is 20% 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).