Rent by ZIP · Edmonson County
Rent in Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+5.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,048 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $810 | +6.2% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $900 | +5.6% | $855–1,045 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,060 | +5.7% | $1,008–1,232 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,280 | +4.7% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,650 | +10.9% | $1,647–2,013 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,199.
What renters pay in 42259
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42261 | Morgantown | $910 | $643 |
| 42256 | Lewisburg | $910 | $671 |
| 42262 | Oak Grove | $1,310 | $1,059 |
| 42254 | La Fayette | $1,220 | – |
| 42266 | Pembroke | $1,220 | $929 |
| 42273 | Rochester | $1,090 | $943 |
Fair Market Rents across Edmonson 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.