Pulaski County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 65,145.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$662/mo
↓ 2.1% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$706/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$926/mo
↓ 1.4% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,110/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
-27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,355/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $676 | $662 | $-14 (-2.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $716 | $706 | $-10 (-1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $939 | $926 | $-13 (-1.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,131 | $1,110 | $-21 (-1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,449 | $1,355 | $-94 (-6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,240
$2,353/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,040
$3,087/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Shelby County
1 BR: $1,027/mo
Gallatin County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Harrison County
1 BR: $790/mo
Union County
1 BR: $694/mo
Pendleton County
1 BR: $1,051/mo
Casey County
1 BR: $790/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.