Rent in Livingston County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,158$13,896 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,220 (+5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Livingston 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 Livingston 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 | $865 | $10,380 | $34,600 | $16.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $11,520 | $38,400 | $18.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,158 | $13,896 | $46,320 | $22.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,388 | $16,656 | $55,520 | $26.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,771 | $21,252 | $70,840 | $34.06/hr |
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Rent in Livingston County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Livingston County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,220 for a two-bedroom, up 5.4% from $1,158. A one-bedroom goes from $960 to $937, a studio from $865 to $850.
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 Livingston County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $960 for a one-bedroom and $1,158 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,896 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 Livingston County, KY?
To keep a $1,158 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.27 an hour, or $46,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $960 takes $18.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Livingston County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $865, one bedroom $960, two $1,158, three $1,388 and four $1,771 a month.
Is rent affordable in Livingston County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $58,984 a year ($4,915 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,158 takes 23.6% 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: ($1,158 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.27 an hour.