Ellis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 28,921.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$649/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-27% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$717/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$941/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,288/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,579/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $627 | $649 | +$22 (+3.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $697 | $717 | +$20 (+2.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $914 | $941 | +$27 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,273 | $1,288 | +$15 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,535 | $1,579 | +$44 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,680
$2,390/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,640
$3,137/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Finney County
1 BR: $793/mo
Brown County
1 BR: $668/mo
Wallace County
1 BR: $758/mo
Reno County
1 BR: $729/mo
Sumner County
1 BR: $812/mo
Barber County
1 BR: $730/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.