Lawrence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 16,228.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$715/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$720/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$926/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,110/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,341/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $634 | $715 | +$81 (+12.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $672 | $720 | +$48 (+7.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $881 | $926 | +$45 (+5.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,074 | $1,110 | +$36 (+3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,341 | +$108 (+8.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,800
$2,400/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,040
$3,087/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Knox County
1 BR: $745/mo
Christian County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $790/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Boyle County
1 BR: $698/mo
Bourbon County
1 BR: $1,079/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.