Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Pike County vs Jefferson County

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

$695
Pike County (1BR)
$1,155
Jefferson County (1BR)
−40%
1BR difference

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

County
Pike County
$695/mo 1BR
Population: 32,997
County
Jefferson County
$1,155/mo 1BR
Population: 672,265

A 1-bedroom in Pike County is 40% cheaper than Jefferson County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($695 vs $1,155). 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 Pike County Jefferson County Difference
Studio $677 $1,024 −$347 (-34%)
1 Bedroom $695 $1,155 −$460 (-40%)
2 Bedroom $912 $1,266 −$354 (-28%)
3 Bedroom $1,093 $1,583 −$490 (-31%)
4 Bedroom $1,208 $1,801 −$593 (-33%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Pike County is 28% below the US average. Jefferson County is 20% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).