Average Rent in Elizabethtown, KY (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Elizabethtown, KY is $850/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 3 ZIP codes. Rents have changed -2.3% year over year. Rents range from $850 to $850.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$850/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 3 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↓ -2.3%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Elizabethtown, KY is $850/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 3 ZIP codes. Rents have decreased 2.3% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Elizabethtown is 29% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Elizabethtown, KY ranges from $850 to $850 across 3 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Elizabethtown, KY is approximately 2.3% for 2026. An increase above 2.3% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Elizabethtown, KY?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Elizabethtown, KY is $850/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 3 ZIP codes. Rents across Elizabethtown are relatively uniform, clustering around $850/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $34,000/year.
Is rent going up in Elizabethtown?
Rents in Elizabethtown have decreased 2.3% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. Declining rents may give renters leverage when negotiating renewals.
What is a fair rent increase in Elizabethtown?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 2.3% is in line with the Elizabethtown market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Elizabethtown?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Elizabethtown typically rents for $840 – $966.
Rents above $1,111 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Elizabethtown typically rents for $850 – $977.
Rents above $1,124 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Elizabethtown typically rents for $1,060 – $1,219.
Rents above $1,402 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Elizabethtown typically rents for $1,470 – $1,690.
Rents above $1,943 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Elizabethtown typically rents for $1,780 – $2,047.
Rents above $2,354 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Elizabethtown
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$840
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$850
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,060
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,470
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,780
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Elizabethtown
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Elizabethtown, KY HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Elizabethtown share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($850 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
Many zip codes in this metro area share the same SAFMR rate because HUD sets Fair Market Rents at the metropolitan statistical area level.
How Does Elizabethtown Compare?
Questions about rent in Elizabethtown
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Elizabethtown, KY?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Elizabethtown, KY is $850/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 3 ZIP codes in the city. This is 29% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $850 to $850 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Elizabethtown?
A rent increase up to about 2.3% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Elizabethtown. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $850/month.
Are rents going up or down in Elizabethtown?
Rents in Elizabethtown have decreased 2.3% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 3 ZIP codes in the Elizabethtown, KY HUD Metro FMR Area area.
How much do rents vary across Elizabethtown?
1-bedroom rents across Elizabethtown range from $850 to $850 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Elizabethtown?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Elizabethtown. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Elizabethtown?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Elizabethtown at $850/month, a household would need approximately $34,000/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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