Montgomery County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 31,448.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$643/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$668/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$877/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,101/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,417/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
-19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $643 | +$18 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $665 | $668 | +$3 (+0.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $877 | +$5 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,109 | $1,101 | $-8 (-0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,260 | $1,417 | +$157 (+12.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$26,720
$2,227/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,080
$2,923/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Dickinson County
1 BR: $669/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $1,006/mo
Elk County
1 BR: $668/mo
Doniphan County
1 BR: $832/mo
Ottawa County
1 BR: $711/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $820/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.