Rent by ZIP · McCreary County
Rent in Whitley City, KY 42653
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (+16.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $645 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $690 | +15.9% | $720–880 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $880 | +17% | $927–1,133 | $1,045 ±$761 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $960 | +16.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $617 ±$29 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,180 | +19.5% | $1,269–1,551 | $841 ±$359 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,340 | +17.2% | $1,413–1,727 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the McCreary County, KY. 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 McCreary County, KY, 2 bedrooms: $909.
What renters pay in 42653
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42649 | Strunk | $960 | – |
| 42647 | Stearns | $940 | $516 |
| 42642 | Russell Springs | $920 | $576 |
| 42635 | Pine Knot | $910 | $494 |
| 42634 | Parkers Lake | $1,010 | – |
| 42633 | Monticello | $910 | $628 |
Fair Market Rents across McCreary 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.