Mason County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 17,068.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$629/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$764/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$913/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,111/mo
↑ 0.1% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,274/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $616 | $629 | +$13 (+2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $764 | +$19 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $899 | $913 | +$14 (+1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,110 | $1,111 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,239 | $1,274 | +$35 (+2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,560
$2,547/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$36,520
$3,043/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Garrard County
1 BR: $821/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $696/mo
Crittenden County
1 BR: $660/mo
Wayne County
1 BR: $677/mo
Edmonson County
1 BR: $985/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.