Kansas Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
Midwest region · 94 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Kansas has 94 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $877/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $877 (Allen County, KS) to $1,426 (Kearny County, KS). That median is $98 below the national median FMR of $975, ranking Kansas #45 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Kansas median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $643 |
| 1-bedroom | $697 |
| 2-bedroom | $877 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,150 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,276 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,122.
Every FMR area in Kansas
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $1,095 | $1,197 | $1,358 | $1,769 | $2,103 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Kansas City, MO-KS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Kansas for FY2026?
Kansas has 94 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $877 per month, ranging from $877 (Allen County, KS) to $1,426 (Kearny County, KS). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Kansas area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Kansas is $1,426 in Kearny County, KS, and the lowest is $877 in Allen County, KS. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Kansas expensive for renters compared with other states?
Kansas's median 2-bedroom FMR of $877 is $98 below the national median FMR of $975 (-10%). It ranks #45 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Kansas?
Public housing agencies in Kansas set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20