Elk County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Kansas. Population: 2,453.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$643/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$668/mo
↓ 6.4% YoY
-30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$877/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
-25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,132/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
-26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,276/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $643 | +$18 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $714 | $668 | $-46 (-6.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $872 | $877 | +$5 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,132 | +$13 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,251 | $1,276 | +$25 (+2.0%) |
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
Atchison County
1 BR: $668/mo
Kingman County
1 BR: $668/mo
Wabaunsee County
1 BR: $820/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $724/mo
Wallace County
1 BR: $758/mo
Chase County
1 BR: $712/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.