Biggest Rent Increases in Kentucky — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Kentucky. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
Least Expensive Metros for Rent
Biggest Rent Increases
Highest Income Limits
| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarksville, TN-KY MSA | KY | $1,229 | $1,346 | +$117 (+9.5%) |
| 2 | Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA | KY | $1,165 | $1,272 | +$107 (+9.2%) |
| 3 | Grant County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $1,098 | $1,155 | +$57 (+5.2%) |
| 4 | Allen County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $986 | $996 | +$10 (+1%) |
| 5 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $971 | $973 | +$2 (+0.2%) |
| 6 | Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $867 | $866 | +$-1 (+-0.1%) |
| 7 | Carter County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $867 | $866 | +$-1 (+-0.1%) |
| 8 | Shelby County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $1,149 | $1,143 | +$-6 (+-0.5%) |
| 9 | Owensboro, KY MSA | KY | $1,128 | $1,110 | +$-18 (+-1.6%) |
| 10 | Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $1,173 | $1,153 | +$-20 (+-1.7%) |
| 11 | Elizabethtown, KY HUD Metro FMR Area | KY | $1,075 | $1,056 | +$-19 (+-1.8%) |