Rent by ZIP · Butler County
Rent in Morgantown, KY 42261
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $910 (+4.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $648 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $660 | +4.5% | $621–759 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $700 | $660 | +6.1% | $630–770 | $320 ±$118 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $870 | +4.6% | $819–1,001 | $643 ±$78 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,210 | -1.7% | $1,071–1,309 | $837 ±$133 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,240 | -3.2% | $1,080–1,320 | $798 ±$250 |
Small Area FMRs for the Butler 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 Butler County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $909.
What renters pay in 42261
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42262 | Oak Grove | $1,310 | $1,059 |
| 42259 | Mammoth Cave | $1,120 | – |
| 42256 | Lewisburg | $910 | $671 |
| 42266 | Pembroke | $1,220 | $929 |
| 42254 | La Fayette | $1,220 | – |
| 42273 | Rochester | $1,090 | $943 |
Fair Market Rents across Butler 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.