FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Barren County
Studio
$657
1BR
$662
2BR
$868
3BR
$1,102
4BR
$1,280
Barren County, Kentucky
FIPS 21009 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Barren County, KY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $657 | $7,884 |
| 1-Bedroom | $662 | $7,944 |
| 2-Bedroom | $868 | $10,416 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,102 | $13,224 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,280 | $15,360 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $868/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$34,720/yr ($2,893/mo). Area Median Income is $68,000.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 93 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $657 | $662 | $868 | $1,102 | $1,280 |
| FY2025 | $628 | $665 | $873 | $1,127 | $1,211 |
| FY2024 | $631 | $662 | $870 | $1,117 | $1,167 |
| FY2023 | $538 | $574 | $742 | $962 | $997 |
| FY2022 | $501 | $565 | $700 | $920 | $949 |
| FY2021 | $494 | $551 | $689 | $925 | $934 |
| FY2020 | $470 | $540 | $662 | $883 | $897 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $68,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $41,750 |
| 50% AMI | $25,200 | $28,800 | $32,400 | $35,950 | $38,850 | $41,750 |
| 80% AMI | $40,250 | $46,000 | $51,750 | $57,500 | $62,100 | $66,700 |