Rent in Barren County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$868$10,416 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $916 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Barren 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 Barren 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 | $657 | $7,884 | $26,280 | $12.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $662 | $7,944 | $26,480 | $12.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $868 | $10,416 | $34,720 | $16.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,102 | $13,224 | $44,080 | $21.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,280 | $15,360 | $51,200 | $24.62/hr |
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Rent in Barren County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Barren County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $916 for a two-bedroom, up 5.5% from $868. A one-bedroom goes from $662 to $700, a studio from $657 to $696.
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 Barren County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $662 for a one-bedroom and $868 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,416 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 Barren County, KY?
To keep a $868 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.69 an hour, or $34,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $662 takes $12.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Barren County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $657, one bedroom $662, two $868, three $1,102 and four $1,280 a month.
Is rent affordable in Barren County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $50,628 a year ($4,219 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $868 takes 20.6% 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: ($868 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $34,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.69 an hour.