FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Knox County
Studio
$619
1BR
$745
2BR
$866
3BR
$1,038
4BR
$1,453
Knox County, Kentucky
FIPS 21121 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Knox County, KY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $619 | $7,428 |
| 1-Bedroom | $745 | $8,940 |
| 2-Bedroom | $866 | $10,392 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,038 | $12,456 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,453 | $17,436 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $866/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$34,640/yr ($2,887/mo). Area Median Income is $48,900.
At KY's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 92 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $619 | $745 | $866 | $1,038 | $1,453 |
| FY2025 | $624 | $684 | $867 | $1,045 | $1,456 |
| FY2024 | $616 | $664 | $850 | $1,067 | $1,442 |
| FY2023 | $538 | $564 | $742 | $983 | $1,264 |
| FY2022 | $482 | $512 | $674 | $935 | $1,154 |
| FY2021 | $475 | $507 | $663 | $925 | $1,148 |
| FY2020 | $448 | $515 | $631 | $885 | $1,108 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $48,900
| 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 |