Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Owen County vs Kentucky

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

$758
Owen County (1BR)
$794
Kentucky (1BR)
−5%
1BR difference

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

County
Owen County
$758/mo 1BR
Population: 11,229
State
Kentucky
$794/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Owen County is 5% cheaper than Kentucky at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($758 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 Owen County Kentucky Difference
Studio $711 $719 −$8 (-1%)
1 Bedroom $758 $794 −$36 (-5%)
2 Bedroom $995 $984 +$11 (+1%)
3 Bedroom $1,329 $1,277 +$52 (+4%)
4 Bedroom $1,389 $1,442 −$53 (-4%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Owen County is 21% 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).