Simpson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kentucky. Population: 19,574.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$754/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$872/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,055/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,405/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,473/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $754 | +$19 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 | $872 | +$81 (+10.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,022 | $1,055 | +$33 (+3.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,369 | $1,405 | +$36 (+2.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,408 | $1,473 | +$65 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,880
$2,907/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,200
$3,517/month gross
Other Counties in Kentucky
Taylor County
1 BR: $790/mo
Mercer County
1 BR: $660/mo
Allen County
1 BR: $759/mo
Boyd County
1 BR: $853/mo
Wolfe County
1 BR: $683/mo
Graves County
1 BR: $660/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.