Cowley County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 34,661.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$643/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$668/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$877/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,139/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
-25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,323/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $603 | $643 | +$40 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $671 | $668 | $-3 (-0.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $880 | $877 | $-3 (-0.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,139 | +$11 (+1.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,325 | $1,323 | $-2 (-0.2%) |
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
Other Counties in Kansas
Decatur County
1 BR: $668/mo
Wilson County
1 BR: $668/mo
Harvey County
1 BR: $849/mo
Cherokee County
1 BR: $668/mo
Doniphan County
1 BR: $832/mo
Lane County
1 BR: $754/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.