Rent in Clay County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$950$11,400 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,074 (+13.1%)How much rent can you afford in Clay 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 Clay 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 | $696 | $8,352 | $27,840 | $13.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $724 | $8,688 | $28,960 | $13.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $950 | $11,400 | $38,000 | $18.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,253 | $15,036 | $50,120 | $24.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,258 | $15,096 | $50,320 | $24.19/hr |
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Rent in Clay County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clay County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,074 for a two-bedroom, up 13.1% from $950. A one-bedroom goes from $724 to $821, a studio from $696 to $790.
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 Clay County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $724 for a one-bedroom and $950 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,400 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 Clay County, KS?
To keep a $950 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.27 an hour, or $38,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $724 takes $13.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clay County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $696, one bedroom $724, two $950, three $1,253 and four $1,258 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clay County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $66,176 a year ($5,515 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $950 takes 17.2% 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: ($950 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.27 an hour.