Rent in Clark County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,272$15,264 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,416 (+11.3%)How much rent can you afford in Clark 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 Clark 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 | $883 | $10,596 | $35,320 | $16.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,079 | $12,948 | $43,160 | $20.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,272 | $15,264 | $50,880 | $24.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,743 | $20,916 | $69,720 | $33.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $23,280 | $77,600 | $37.31/hr |
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Rent in Clark County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clark County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,416 for a two-bedroom, up 11.3% from $1,272. A one-bedroom goes from $1,079 to $1,205, a studio from $883 to $986.
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 Clark County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,079 for a one-bedroom and $1,272 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,264 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 Clark County, KY?
To keep a $1,272 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.46 an hour, or $50,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,079 takes $20.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clark County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $883, one bedroom $1,079, two $1,272, three $1,743 and four $1,940 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clark County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $64,348 a year ($5,362 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,272 takes 23.7% 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: ($1,272 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.46 an hour.