Livingston County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 8,980.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$865/mo
↑ 36.2% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$960/mo
↑ 39.3% YoY
+0% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,158/mo
↑ 31.3% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,388/mo
↑ 30.6% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,771/mo
↑ 45.8% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $635 | $865 | +$230 (+36.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $689 | $960 | +$271 (+39.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $882 | $1,158 | +$276 (+31.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,063 | $1,388 | +$325 (+30.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,215 | $1,771 | +$556 (+45.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,400
$3,200/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,320
$3,860/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Logan County
1 BR: $660/mo
Greenup County
1 BR: $853/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $660/mo
Lyon County
1 BR: $660/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $677/mo
Nelson County
1 BR: $781/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.