Rent in Hopkins County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$900$10,800 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $959 (+6.6%)How much rent can you afford in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 | $662 | $7,944 | $26,480 | $12.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $686 | $8,232 | $27,440 | $13.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $900 | $10,800 | $36,000 | $17.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,163 | $13,956 | $46,520 | $22.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,330 | $15,960 | $53,200 | $25.58/hr |
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Rent in Hopkins County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hopkins County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $959 for a two-bedroom, up 6.6% from $900. A one-bedroom goes from $686 to $733, a studio from $662 to $701.
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 Hopkins County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $686 for a one-bedroom and $900 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,800 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 Hopkins County, KY?
To keep a $900 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.31 an hour, or $36,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $686 takes $13.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hopkins County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $662, one bedroom $686, two $900, three $1,163 and four $1,330 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hopkins County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $56,815 a year ($4,735 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $900 takes 19% 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: ($900 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.31 an hour.