Metcalfe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 10,313.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$619/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
-31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$755/mo
↑ 9.9% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$866/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
-26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,081/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,209/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $624 | $619 | $-5 (-0.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $687 | $755 | +$68 (+9.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $867 | $866 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,085 | $1,081 | $-4 (-0.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,149 | $1,209 | +$60 (+5.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,200
$2,517/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$34,640
$2,887/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Fayette County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Trigg County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Meade County
1 BR: $819/mo
Todd County
1 BR: $700/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $1,079/mo
Hardin County
1 BR: $846/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.