Seward County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 21,942.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$733/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$771/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,000/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,344/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,505/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
-14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $701 | $733 | +$32 (+4.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $745 | $771 | +$26 (+3.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $978 | $1,000 | +$22 (+2.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,208 | $1,344 | +$136 (+11.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,447 | $1,505 | +$58 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,840
$2,570/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,000
$3,333/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Rice County
1 BR: $668/mo
Barber County
1 BR: $730/mo
Norton County
1 BR: $678/mo
Saline County
1 BR: $770/mo
Kearny County
1 BR: $1,087/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.