Rent in Pulaski County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$926$11,112 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $924 (−0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 | $706 | $8,472 | $28,240 | $13.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $926 | $11,112 | $37,040 | $17.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,110 | $13,320 | $44,400 | $21.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 | $16,260 | $54,200 | $26.06/hr |
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Rent in Pulaski County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Pulaski County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $924 for a two-bedroom, down 0.2% from $926. A one-bedroom goes from $706 to $706, a studio from $662 to $660.
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 Pulaski County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $706 for a one-bedroom and $926 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,112 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 Pulaski County, KY?
To keep a $926 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.81 an hour, or $37,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $706 takes $13.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pulaski County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $662, one bedroom $706, two $926, three $1,110 and four $1,355 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pulaski County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $51,898 a year ($4,325 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $926 takes 21.4% 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: ($926 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.81 an hour.