Ottawa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 5,768.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$684/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$711/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$933/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,143/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,357/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $665 | $684 | +$19 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $707 | $711 | +$4 (+0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $927 | $933 | +$6 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,117 | $1,143 | +$26 (+2.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,330 | $1,357 | +$27 (+2.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,440
$2,370/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$37,320
$3,110/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Republic County
1 BR: $800/mo
Sedgwick County
1 BR: $849/mo
Ellis County
1 BR: $717/mo
Labette County
1 BR: $668/mo
Rush County
1 BR: $710/mo
Smith County
1 BR: $762/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.