Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 201,187.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$664/mo
↓ 20.0% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$668/mo
↓ 20.0% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$877/mo
↓ 15.3% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,157/mo
↓ 12.8% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,161/mo
↓ 17.7% YoY
-34% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $664 | $-166 (-20.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 | $668 | $-167 (-20.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,036 | $877 | $-159 (-15.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,327 | $1,157 | $-170 (-12.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,411 | $1,161 | $-250 (-17.7%) |
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
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.