Rent in Carlisle County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$915$10,980 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $932 (+1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 | $683 | $8,196 | $27,320 | $13.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $717 | $8,604 | $28,680 | $13.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $915 | $10,980 | $36,600 | $17.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,173 | $14,076 | $46,920 | $22.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,399 | $16,788 | $55,960 | $26.90/hr |
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Rent in Carlisle County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carlisle County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $932 for a two-bedroom, up 1.9% from $915. A one-bedroom goes from $717 to $798, a studio from $683 to $649.
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 Carlisle County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $717 for a one-bedroom and $915 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,980 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 Carlisle County, KY?
To keep a $915 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.60 an hour, or $36,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $717 takes $13.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carlisle County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $683, one bedroom $717, two $915, three $1,173 and four $1,399 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carlisle County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $62,439 a year ($5,203 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $915 takes 17.6% 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: ($915 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.60 an hour.