Average Rent in Lockport, KY (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Lockport, KY is $880/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed -9.3% year over year. Rents range from $880 to $880.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$880/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↓ -9.3%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Lockport, KY is $880/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have decreased 9.3% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Lockport is 26% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Lockport, KY ranges from $880 to $880 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Lockport, KY is approximately 9.3% for 2026. An increase above 9.3% 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 Lockport, KY?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Lockport, KY is $880/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Lockport are relatively uniform, clustering around $880/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $35,200/year.
Is rent going up in Lockport?
Rents in Lockport have decreased 9.3% 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 Lockport?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 9.3% is in line with the Lockport 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 Lockport?
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 Lockport typically rents for $810 – $1,038.
Rents above $1,194 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Lockport typically rents for $880 – $1,124.
Rents above $1,293 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Lockport typically rents for $1,080 – $1,366.
Rents above $1,571 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Lockport typically rents for $1,390 – $1,745.
Rents above $2,007 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Lockport typically rents for $1,590 – $2,030.
Rents above $2,335 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Lockport
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$810
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$880
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,080
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,390
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,590
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Lockport
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 Louisville, KY-IN 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 Lockport share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($880 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Lockport Compare?
Questions about rent in Lockport
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Lockport, KY?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Lockport, KY is $880/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 26% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $880 to $880 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Lockport?
A rent increase up to about 9.3% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Lockport. 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 $880/month.
Are rents going up or down in Lockport?
Rents in Lockport have decreased 9.3% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area area.
How much do rents vary across Lockport?
1-bedroom rents across Lockport range from $880 to $880 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 Lockport?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Lockport. 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 Lockport?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Lockport at $880/month, a household would need approximately $35,200/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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