Rent in Henderson County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$949$11,388 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $909 (−4.2%)How much rent can you afford in Henderson 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 Henderson 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 | $711 | $8,532 | $28,440 | $13.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $764 | $9,168 | $30,560 | $14.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $949 | $11,388 | $37,960 | $18.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $14,640 | $48,800 | $23.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,414 | $16,968 | $56,560 | $27.19/hr |
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Rent in Henderson County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Henderson County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $909 for a two-bedroom, down 4.2% from $949. A one-bedroom goes from $764 to $792, a studio from $711 to $787.
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 Henderson County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $764 for a one-bedroom and $949 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,388 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 Henderson County, KY?
To keep a $949 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.25 an hour, or $37,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $764 takes $14.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Henderson County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $711, one bedroom $764, two $949, three $1,220 and four $1,414 a month.
Is rent affordable in Henderson County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $58,851 a year ($4,904 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $949 takes 19.4% 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: ($949 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.25 an hour.