Kentucky · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Marshall County, KY

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Marshall County, KY at $884 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $772. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $17.00 an hour full time, or $35,360 a year. The typical household there would spend 16.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $918 (up 3.8%).

Rent in Marshall County, KY at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$884$10,608 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $918 (+3.8%)
Studio$632$12/hr needed
1 bedroom$772$15/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$17.00an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,191$23/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Marshall County, KY?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$884Monthly market rent
Share of gross income16.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$35,360To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,646At 30% of $65,831
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Marshall 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Marshall County, KY, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$632$7,584$25,280$12.15/hr
1 bedroom$772$9,264$30,880$14.85/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$884$10,608$35,360$17.00/hr
3 bedrooms$1,191$14,292$47,640$22.90/hr
4 bedrooms$1,269$15,228$50,760$24.40/hr

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Rent in Marshall County, KY: common questions

How much is rent going up in Marshall County, KY in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $918 for a two-bedroom, up 3.8% from $884. A one-bedroom goes from $772 to $824, a studio from $632 to $656.

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 Marshall County, KY?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $772 for a one-bedroom and $884 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,608 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 Marshall County, KY?

To keep a $884 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.00 an hour, or $35,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $772 takes $14.85 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marshall County, KY?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $632, one bedroom $772, two $884, three $1,191 and four $1,269 a month.

Is rent affordable in Marshall County, KY?

For the typical household, earning $65,831 a year ($5,486 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $884 takes 16.1% 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: ($884 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.00 an hour.