County FMR · HUD FY2026
Larue County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Larue County, KY - 12% below the US average.
- $846
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,056
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -1.9%
- YoY change
- -12%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Larue is the 32nd most expensive of 120 counties in Kentucky by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #32
- most expensive of 120 in Kentucky (2BR)
- +7%
- vs the state average
- $33,840
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -1.9%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.6%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (37.4%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Larue County, KY. Verify with HUD →
Larue County, Kentucky carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $846 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,056/mo and a studio is $841/mo. That's 12% below the national benchmark of $959 and 7% above the Kentucky average of $794.
Rent decreased1.9% from FY 2025 ($862), declining against the trend. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $33,840/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 14,902. Population grew 6.2% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Kentucky's statewide growth of +1.6% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Larue County
The Larue County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Kentucky's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 12% below the US average of $959 and 7% higher than the Kentucky state average of $794. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$862 in FY 2025 to $846 in FY 2026 - a change of -1.9%, which is unusual and suggests softening demand or revised HUD sampling.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $846, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $33,840 per year (about $2,820/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,056 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 14,902 and a county median household income of $67,770, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $857 | $841 | $-16 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $862 | $846 | $-16 (-1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,075 | $1,056 | $-19 (-1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,506 | $1,469 | $-37 (-2.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,805 | $1,771 | $-34 (-1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Larue County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Larue County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Larue sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,056 higher than 54% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Larue compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Kentucky counties
- Fayette
Fayette County
$1,079 1BR FMR / mo
- Kenton
Kenton County
$1,051 1BR FMR / mo
- Boone
Boone County
$1,051 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
$1,047 1BR FMR / mo
- Warren
Warren County
$985 1BR FMR / mo
- Larue
Larue County
$846 1BR FMR / mo
- Hardin
Hardin County
$846 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Larue is highlighted. Nearby Kentucky counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Fayette County ($1,079), Kenton County ($1,051), Boone County ($1,051), Jefferson County ($1,047), Warren County ($985), Larue County (this county) ($846), Hardin County ($846).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $846/mo compares to Kentucky salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | KY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $106,200 | 9.6% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $79,910 | 12.7% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $77,150 | 13.2% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $72,220 | 14.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,230 | 16.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $59,490 | 17.1% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $57,980 | 17.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $55,590 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $49,000 | 20.7% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $37,630 | 27% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $37,580 | 27% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,470 | 33.3% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,450 | 34.5% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $29,220 | 34.7% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,170 | 37.4% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Larue County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Larue (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 42.7% overall, from $593 to $846. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +18.3% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓1.9% | $841 | $846 | $1,056 |
| FY 2025 ↑9.1% | $857 | $862 | $1,075 |
| FY 2024 ↑18.3% | $785 | $790 | $1,003 |
| FY 2023 ↑5.2% | $664 | $668 | $868 |
| FY 2022 ↓1.1% | $630 | $635 | $835 |
| FY 2021 ↑8.3% | $638 | $642 | $846 |
| FY 2020 | $587 | $593 | $781 |
Part of the Elizabethtown, KY Metro Area
Larue County is a outlying county of the Elizabethtown, KY metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.
Larue County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Hardin County ($846), Larue County (this county) ($846).
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What this means for renters
Treat Larue's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $846 implies about $33,840/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Larue can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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