Letcher County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 21,490.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$759/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,166/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,316/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $619 | $-5 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $755 | $759 | +$4 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,166 | $-49 (-4.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,337 | $1,316 | $-21 (-1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,360
$2,530/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Scott County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $660/mo
Trimble County
1 BR: $780/mo
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,027/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $660/mo
Hart County
1 BR: $747/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.