Rent in Grant County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,155$13,860 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,146 (−0.8%)How much rent can you afford in Grant 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 Grant 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 | $823 | $9,876 | $32,920 | $15.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $899 | $10,788 | $35,960 | $17.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,155 | $13,860 | $46,200 | $22.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,385 | $16,620 | $55,400 | $26.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,678 | $20,136 | $67,120 | $32.27/hr |
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Rent in Grant County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Grant County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,146 for a two-bedroom, down 0.8% from $1,155. A one-bedroom goes from $899 to $899, a studio from $823 to $840.
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 Grant County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $899 for a one-bedroom and $1,155 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,860 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 Grant County, KY?
To keep a $1,155 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.21 an hour, or $46,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $899 takes $17.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grant County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $823, one bedroom $899, two $1,155, three $1,385 and four $1,678 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grant County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $69,178 a year ($5,765 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,155 takes 20% 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: ($1,155 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.21 an hour.