Clay County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 8,088.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$696/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$724/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$950/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
-19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,253/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,258/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $696 | +$71 (+11.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $665 | $724 | +$59 (+8.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $950 | +$78 (+8.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,178 | $1,253 | +$75 (+6.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,183 | $1,258 | +$75 (+6.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,960
$2,413/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,000
$3,167/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Washington County
1 BR: $701/mo
Graham County
1 BR: $668/mo
Ellsworth County
1 BR: $708/mo
Stafford County
1 BR: $682/mo
Crawford County
1 BR: $687/mo
Harper County
1 BR: $740/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.