Rent by ZIP · Livingston County
Rent in Salem, KY 42078
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,050 (+16.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $669 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $670 | +16.4% | $702–858 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $740 | +17.6% | $783–957 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $900 | +16.7% | $945–1,155 | $325 ±$286 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,080 | +15.7% | $1,125–1,375 | $754 ±$31 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,360 | +17.6% | $1,440–1,760 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Livingston County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Livingston County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,220.
What renters pay in 42078
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42079 | Sedalia | $950 | – |
| 42076 | New Concord | $1,090 | – |
| 42081 | Smithland | $1,250 | $1,200 |
| 42082 | Symsonia | $970 | – |
| 42083 | Tiline | $1,110 | – |
| 42071 | Murray | $1,170 | $956 |
Fair Market Rents across Livingston 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.