Rent by ZIP · Daviess County
Rent in Owensboro, KY 42301
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,190 (+1.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $876 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $890 | +1.1% | $810–990 | $710 ±$83 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $890 | +2.2% | $819–1,001 | $664 ±$25 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,170 | +1.7% | $1,071–1,309 | $908 ±$51 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,550 | +1.9% | $1,422–1,738 | $1,142 ±$131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,550 | +2.6% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,218 ±$562 |
Small Area FMRs for the Owensboro, KY MSA. 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 Owensboro, KY MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,138.
What renters pay in 42301
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42303 | Owensboro | $1,230 | $984 |
| 42320 | Beaver Dam | $920 | $662 |
| 42321 | Beech Creek | $1,040 | – |
| 42323 | Beechmont | $1,080 | – |
| 42324 | Belton | $990 | – |
| 42325 | Bremen | $910 | $626 |
Fair Market Rents across Daviess 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.