Rent in Simpson County, KY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,055$12,660 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,122 (+6.4%)How much rent can you afford in Simpson 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 Simpson 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 | $754 | $9,048 | $30,160 | $14.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $872 | $10,464 | $34,880 | $16.77/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,055 | $12,660 | $42,200 | $20.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,405 | $16,860 | $56,200 | $27.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,473 | $17,676 | $58,920 | $28.33/hr |
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Rent in Simpson County, KY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Simpson County, KY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,122 for a two-bedroom, up 6.4% from $1,055. A one-bedroom goes from $872 to $984, a studio from $754 to $802.
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 Simpson County, KY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $872 for a one-bedroom and $1,055 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,660 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 Simpson County, KY?
To keep a $1,055 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.29 an hour, or $42,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $872 takes $16.77 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Simpson County, KY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $754, one bedroom $872, two $1,055, three $1,405 and four $1,473 a month.
Is rent affordable in Simpson County, KY?
For the typical household, earning $59,858 a year ($4,988 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,055 takes 21.2% 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: ($1,055 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.29 an hour.