Rent in Franklin County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,020$12,240 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,179 (+15.6%)How much rent can you afford in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | $15.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,020 | $12,240 | $40,800 | $19.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,223 | $14,676 | $48,920 | $23.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $16,320 | $54,400 | $26.15/hr |
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Rent in Franklin County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Franklin County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,179 for a two-bedroom, up 15.6% from $1,020. A one-bedroom goes from $789 to $901, a studio from $784 to $895.
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 Franklin County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $789 for a one-bedroom and $1,020 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,240 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 Franklin County, KS?
To keep a $1,020 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.62 an hour, or $40,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $789 takes $15.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Franklin County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $784, one bedroom $789, two $1,020, three $1,223 and four $1,360 a month.
Is rent affordable in Franklin County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $77,207 a year ($6,434 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,020 takes 15.9% 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: ($1,020 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.62 an hour.