Rent in Laurel County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$881$10,572 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $943 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Laurel 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 Laurel 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 | $607 | $7,284 | $24,280 | $11.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $676 | $8,112 | $27,040 | $13.00/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | $16.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,068 | $12,816 | $42,720 | $20.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,213 | $14,556 | $48,520 | $23.33/hr |
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Rent in Laurel County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Laurel County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $943 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $881. A one-bedroom goes from $676 to $749, a studio from $607 to $674.
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 Laurel County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $676 for a one-bedroom and $881 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,572 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 Laurel County, KY?
To keep a $881 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.94 an hour, or $35,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $676 takes $13.00 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Laurel County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $607, one bedroom $676, two $881, three $1,068 and four $1,213 a month.
Is rent affordable in Laurel County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $57,771 a year ($4,814 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $881 takes 18.3% 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: ($881 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.94 an hour.