Johnson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 22,631.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$696/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,154/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,280/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $619 | $-5 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $661 | $696 | +$35 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,125 | $1,154 | +$29 (+2.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,296 | $1,280 | $-16 (-1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$27,840
$2,320/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Hancock County
1 BR: $774/mo
Letcher County
1 BR: $759/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $708/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $859/mo
Union County
1 BR: $694/mo
Fleming County
1 BR: $703/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.