Rent by ZIP · Ballard County
Rent in La Center, KY 42056
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,300 (+4.8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $930 | -2.2% | $819–1,001 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $950 | +4.2% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,240 | +4.8% | $1,170–1,430 | $334 ±$88 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,490 | +4% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,000 ±$194 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,900 | -10% | $1,539–1,881 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Ballard County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Ballard County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,180.
What renters pay in 42056
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42055 | Kuttawa | $910 | $667 |
| 42054 | Kirksey | $1,450 | – |
| 42058 | Ledbetter | $1,510 | $1,117 |
| 42053 | Kevil | $1,190 | $953 |
| 42060 | Lovelaceville | $1,200 | – |
| 42051 | Hickory | $1,170 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Ballard County, KY · All KY counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.