Meade County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 29,964.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$814/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$819/mo
↓ 3.3% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,075/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,463/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,680/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
-4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $841 | $814 | $-27 (-3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $847 | $819 | $-28 (-3.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,111 | $1,075 | $-36 (-3.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,507 | $1,463 | $-44 (-2.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,866 | $1,680 | $-186 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,760
$2,730/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,000
$3,583/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Garrard County
1 BR: $821/mo
Clinton County
1 BR: $660/mo
Boone County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Magoffin County
1 BR: $790/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Clark 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.