Rent in Floyd County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$904$10,848 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $925 (+2.3%)How much rent can you afford in Floyd 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 Floyd 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 | $646 | $7,752 | $25,840 | $12.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $689 | $8,268 | $27,560 | $13.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $904 | $10,848 | $36,160 | $17.38/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,109 | $13,308 | $44,360 | $21.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | $23.31/hr |
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Rent in Floyd County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Floyd County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $925 for a two-bedroom, up 2.3% from $904. A one-bedroom goes from $689 to $707, a studio from $646 to $661.
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 Floyd County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $689 for a one-bedroom and $904 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,848 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 Floyd County, KY?
To keep a $904 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.38 an hour, or $36,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $689 takes $13.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Floyd County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $646, one bedroom $689, two $904, three $1,109 and four $1,212 a month.
Is rent affordable in Floyd County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $41,279 a year ($3,440 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $904 takes 26.3% 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: ($904 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.38 an hour.