What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,153 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $889, 1-bedroom is $985, 3-bedroom is $1,384, and 4-bedroom is $1,806.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $46,120 per year ($3,843 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,153 in Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$889

1BR

$985

2BR

$1,153

3BR

$1,384

4BR

$1,806

Hours/week at min wage

123 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#410

of 661 U.S. metros (top 63% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-1.7%

$20 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.1%

Voucher payment standard

$1,038–$1,268

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$889	$10,668
1-Bedroom	$985	$11,820
2-Bedroom	$1,153	$13,836
3-Bedroom	$1,384	$16,608
4-Bedroom	$1,806	$21,672

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $807 → FY2026 $1,153

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$889	$985	$1,153	$1,384	$1,806
FY2025	$882	$993	$1,173	$1,413	$1,793
FY2024	$831	$944	$1,104	$1,354	$1,640
FY2023	$738	$791	$941	$1,178	$1,441
FY2022	$672	$688	$845	$1,063	$1,365
FY2021	$656	$660	$841	$1,065	$1,418
FY2020	$625	$629	$807	$1,035	$1,395

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $81,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$17,100	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$28,500	$32,600	$36,650	$40,700	$44,000	$47,250
80% AMI (Low)	$45,600	$52,100	$58,600	$65,100	$70,350	$75,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,836/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$46,120/yr

$3,843/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$712	$814	$915	$1,098	$1,180
60% AMI Maximum	$854	$976	$1,098	$1,318	$1,416

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$889	$985	$1,153	$1,322	$1,322
Low HOME Rent	$712	$815	$916	$1,017	$1,100

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