Rent in Allen County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$996$11,952 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,019 (+2.3%)How much rent can you afford in Allen County, KY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Allen County, KY by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $9,108 | $30,360 | $14.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $759 | $9,108 | $30,360 | $14.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $996 | $11,952 | $39,840 | $19.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,224 | $14,688 | $48,960 | $23.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $18,240 | $60,800 | $29.23/hr |
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Rent in Allen County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Allen County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,019 for a two-bedroom, up 2.3% from $996. A one-bedroom goes from $759 to $779, a studio from $759 to $774.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Allen County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $759 for a one-bedroom and $996 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,952 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Allen County, KY?
To keep a $996 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.15 an hour, or $39,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $759 takes $14.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Allen County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $759, one bedroom $759, two $996, three $1,224 and four $1,520 a month.
Is rent affordable in Allen County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $61,403 a year ($5,117 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $996 takes 19.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($996 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.15 an hour.