Grant County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 25,085.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$823/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-8% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$899/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,155/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,385/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,678/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $823 | +$64 (+8.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $848 | $899 | +$51 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,098 | $1,155 | +$57 (+5.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,323 | $1,385 | +$62 (+4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,599 | $1,678 | +$79 (+4.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,960
$2,997/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,200
$3,850/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Caldwell County
1 BR: $714/mo
Estill County
1 BR: $790/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $745/mo
Carlisle County
1 BR: $717/mo
Rockcastle County
1 BR: $741/mo
Union County
1 BR: $694/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.