FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Marion County
Studio
$619
1BR
$660
2BR
$866
3BR
$1,093
4BR
$1,300
Marion County, Kentucky
FIPS 21155 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Marion County, KY
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $619 | $7,428 |
| 1-Bedroom | $660 | $7,920 |
| 2-Bedroom | $866 | $10,392 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,093 | $13,116 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,300 | $15,600 |
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 $76,600.
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 | $660 | $866 | $1,093 | $1,300 |
| FY2025 | $624 | $661 | $867 | $1,076 | $1,149 |
| FY2024 | $656 | $660 | $867 | $1,052 | $1,155 |
| FY2023 | $598 | $602 | $793 | $965 | $1,065 |
| FY2022 | $504 | $539 | $704 | $870 | $955 |
| FY2021 | $491 | $571 | $685 | $852 | $929 |
| FY2020 | $453 | $560 | $638 | $795 | $915 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $76,600
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $16,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $26,850 | $30,650 | $34,500 | $38,300 | $41,400 | $44,450 |
| 80% AMI | $42,950 | $49,050 | $55,200 | $61,300 | $66,250 | $71,150 |