Perry County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 28,136.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$685/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$731/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$959/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,150/mo
↑ 1.3% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,270/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678 | $685 | +$7 (+1.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $731 | +$13 (+1.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $942 | $959 | +$17 (+1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,135 | $1,150 | +$15 (+1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,249 | $1,270 | +$21 (+1.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,240
$2,437/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,360
$3,197/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Edmonson County
1 BR: $985/mo
Grayson County
1 BR: $712/mo
Casey County
1 BR: $790/mo
McCreary County
1 BR: $790/mo
Wolfe County
1 BR: $683/mo
Boyle County
1 BR: $698/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.