Carroll County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 10,842.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$696/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$746/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$974/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,168/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,290/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $653 | $696 | +$43 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $761 | $746 | $-15 (-2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $908 | $974 | +$66 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,139 | $1,168 | +$29 (+2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,290 | +$17 (+1.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,840
$2,487/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,960
$3,247/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Anderson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Bath County
1 BR: $668/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $745/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $690/mo
Oldham County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $660/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.