Johnson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 610,742.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,095/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
+23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,197/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,358/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,769/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,103/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
+20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,074 | $1,095 | +$21 (+2.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,183 | $1,197 | +$14 (+1.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,346 | $1,358 | +$12 (+0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,756 | $1,769 | +$13 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,078 | $2,103 | +$25 (+1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,880
$3,990/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,320
$4,527/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Lincoln County
1 BR: $668/mo
Decatur County
1 BR: $668/mo
Saline County
1 BR: $770/mo
Cowley County
1 BR: $668/mo
Haskell County
1 BR: $668/mo
Ellsworth County
1 BR: $708/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.