Rent in Dickinson County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$878$10,536 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,021 (+16.3%)How much rent can you afford in Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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 | $665 | $7,980 | $26,600 | $12.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $669 | $8,028 | $26,760 | $12.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $878 | $10,536 | $35,120 | $16.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,153 | $13,836 | $46,120 | $22.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,162 | $13,944 | $46,480 | $22.35/hr |
Cost of living in Dickinson County, KS: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Dickinson County, KS
Rent in Dickinson County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dickinson County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,021 for a two-bedroom, up 16.3% from $878. A one-bedroom goes from $669 to $780, a studio from $665 to $775.
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 Dickinson County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $669 for a one-bedroom and $878 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,536 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 Dickinson County, KS?
To keep a $878 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.88 an hour, or $35,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $669 takes $12.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dickinson County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $665, one bedroom $669, two $878, three $1,153 and four $1,162 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dickinson County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $68,417 a year ($5,701 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $878 takes 15.4% 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: ($878 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.88 an hour.