Barber County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 4,081.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$643/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$730/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$877/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,103/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
-28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,471/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $643 | +$18 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $767 | $730 | $-37 (-4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $877 | +$5 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,158 | $1,103 | $-55 (-4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,464 | $1,471 | +$7 (+0.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,200
$2,433/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$35,080
$2,923/month gross
Other Counties in Kansas
Shawnee County
1 BR: $820/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $688/mo
Kiowa County
1 BR: $668/mo
Johnson County
1 BR: $1,197/mo
Gove County
1 BR: $800/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $789/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.