Lee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 7,338.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$671/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$740/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
-23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$939/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,126/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,311/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $671 | +$47 (+7.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $661 | $740 | +$79 (+12.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $939 | +$72 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,158 | $1,126 | $-32 (-2.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,194 | $1,311 | +$117 (+9.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,600
$2,467/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,560
$3,130/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Edmonson County
1 BR: $985/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Nelson County
1 BR: $781/mo
Morgan County
1 BR: $660/mo
Knott County
1 BR: $683/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $677/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.