Estill County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 14,138.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$790/mo
↑ 17.2% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,120/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,259/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $619 | $-5 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $674 | $790 | +$116 (+17.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,090 | $1,120 | +$30 (+2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,202 | $1,259 | +$57 (+4.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,600
$2,633/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Powell County
1 BR: $660/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $660/mo
Livingston County
1 BR: $960/mo
Anderson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Boyd County
1 BR: $853/mo
Russell 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.