Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 5,529.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$696/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$701/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
-27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$877/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,157/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,161/mo
↑ 0.4% YoY
-34% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $668 | $696 | +$28 (+4.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $673 | $701 | +$28 (+4.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $877 | +$5 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,152 | $1,157 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,156 | $1,161 | +$5 (+0.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$28,040
$2,337/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,080
$2,923/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Atchison County
1 BR: $668/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $789/mo
Phillips County
1 BR: $695/mo
Mitchell County
1 BR: $668/mo
Cheyenne County
1 BR: $682/mo
Stevens County
1 BR: $688/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.