Rent in Kansas
The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Kansas is $1,068/mo, ranking #45 out of 51 states for highest rent. This is $182 below the national median of $1,250/mo. Kansas has a population of 2.9M. About 33.1% of households rent their homes. Fair Market Rent data covers 9 areas across the state.
Highlights
All 9 Areas in Kansas
| Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Burden | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Pop. 2.2M | $1,095 | $1,197 | $1,358 | $1,769 | 19.9% | +7.9% |
| Lawrence Pop. 120K | $895 | $1,006 | $1,182 | $1,644 | 20.6% | +12.1% |
| Wichita Pop. 649K | $782 | $849 | $1,099 | $1,444 | 19.1% | +8.1% |
| St. Joseph Pop. 121K | $774 | $832 | $1,077 | $1,363 | 20.5% | +11.7% |
| Manhattan Pop. 133K | $870 | $875 | $1,068 | $1,485 | 20% | +5.8% |
| Sumner County Pop. 22K | $751 | $812 | $1,065 | $1,277 | 21.2% | +11.9% |
| Topeka Pop. 233K | $792 | $820 | $1,057 | $1,392 | 18.6% | +10.1% |
| Geary County Pop. 36K | $843 | $848 | $1,048 | $1,458 | 21.9% | +7.9% |
| Cherokee County Pop. 19K | $664 | $668 | $877 | $1,157 | 18.1% | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Kansas is $1,068 per month. Rents range from $877/mo in Cherokee County to $1,358/mo in Kansas City. The actual median gross rent statewide is $1,029/mo according to Census data.
Kansas ranks #45 out of 51 states for highest median Fair Market Rent. The state median 2BR FMR of $1,068/mo is $182 below the national median of $1,250/mo.
The average rent burden across Kansas is 20%, meaning a typical household would spend 20% of income on a 2-bedroom at Fair Market Rent. No areas exceed HUD's 30% cost-burden threshold. The statewide median household income is $72,639.
The most affordable area in Kansas is Cherokee County with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $877/mo. The median household income there is $58,274.
The most expensive area in Kansas is Kansas City with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,358/mo. The median household income there is $81,927.
Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard-quality rental units. State-level income and demographic data comes from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates. Rent burden is calculated as annual 2BR FMR divided by area median household income.