Rent in Douglas County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,182$14,184 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,272 (+7.6%)How much rent can you afford in Douglas 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 Douglas 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 | $895 | $10,740 | $35,800 | $17.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,006 | $12,072 | $40,240 | $19.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,182 | $14,184 | $47,280 | $22.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,644 | $19,728 | $65,760 | $31.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,983 | $23,796 | $79,320 | $38.13/hr |
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Rent in Douglas County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Douglas County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,272 for a two-bedroom, up 7.6% from $1,182. A one-bedroom goes from $1,006 to $1,103, a studio from $895 to $961.
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 Douglas County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,006 for a one-bedroom and $1,182 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,184 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 Douglas County, KS?
To keep a $1,182 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.73 an hour, or $47,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,006 takes $19.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Douglas County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $895, one bedroom $1,006, two $1,182, three $1,644 and four $1,983 a month.
Is rent affordable in Douglas County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $69,746 a year ($5,812 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,182 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,182 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.73 an hour.