Butler County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 67,618.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$782/mo
↑ 13.3% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$849/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,099/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,444/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
-5% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,784/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $782 | +$92 (+13.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $760 | $849 | +$89 (+11.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $995 | $1,099 | +$104 (+10.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,305 | $1,444 | +$139 (+10.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,594 | $1,784 | +$190 (+11.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,960
$2,830/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,960
$3,663/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Geary County
1 BR: $848/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $668/mo
Ness County
1 BR: $668/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $701/mo
Ellis County
1 BR: $717/mo
Cheyenne County
1 BR: $682/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.