Rent in Bourbon County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$936$11,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $994 (+6.2%)How much rent can you afford in Bourbon County, KS?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Bourbon County, KS by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $645 | $7,740 | $25,800 | $12.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $713 | $8,556 | $28,520 | $13.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $936 | $11,232 | $37,440 | $18.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,122 | $13,464 | $44,880 | $21.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,352 | $16,224 | $54,080 | $26.00/hr |
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Rent in Bourbon County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bourbon County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $994 for a two-bedroom, up 6.2% from $936. A one-bedroom goes from $713 to $760, a studio from $645 to $692.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Bourbon County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $713 for a one-bedroom and $936 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,232 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bourbon County, KS?
To keep a $936 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.00 an hour, or $37,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $713 takes $13.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bourbon County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $645, one bedroom $713, two $936, three $1,122 and four $1,352 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bourbon County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $59,238 a year ($4,937 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $936 takes 19% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($936 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.00 an hour.