Rent in Mason County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$913$10,956 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,001 (+9.6%)How much rent can you afford in Mason 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 Mason 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 | $629 | $7,548 | $25,160 | $12.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $764 | $9,168 | $30,560 | $14.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $913 | $10,956 | $36,520 | $17.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,111 | $13,332 | $44,440 | $21.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,274 | $15,288 | $50,960 | $24.50/hr |
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Rent in Mason County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mason County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,001 for a two-bedroom, up 9.6% from $913. A one-bedroom goes from $764 to $797, a studio from $629 to $715.
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 Mason County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $764 for a one-bedroom and $913 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,956 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 Mason County, KY?
To keep a $913 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.56 an hour, or $36,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $764 takes $14.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mason County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $629, one bedroom $764, two $913, three $1,111 and four $1,274 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mason County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $52,178 a year ($4,348 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $913 takes 21% 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: ($913 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $36,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.56 an hour.