Wabaunsee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 6,922.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$792/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$820/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,057/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,392/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,411/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
-20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $747 | $792 | +$45 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $752 | $820 | +$68 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $985 | $1,057 | +$72 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,280 | $1,392 | +$112 (+8.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,351 | $1,411 | +$60 (+4.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,800
$2,733/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,280
$3,523/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Miami County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Wichita County
1 BR: $800/mo
Ford County
1 BR: $739/mo
Sheridan County
1 BR: $699/mo
Lane County
1 BR: $754/mo
Morris County
1 BR: $679/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.