Kansas · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Geary County, KS

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Geary County, KS at $1,048 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $848. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $20.15 an hour full time, or $41,920 a year. The typical household there would spend 21.2% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,096 (up 4.6%).

Rent in Geary County, KS at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,048$12,576 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,096 (+4.6%)
Studio$843$16/hr needed
1 bedroom$848$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$20.15an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,458$28/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Geary County, KS?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,048Monthly market rent
Share of gross income21.2%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$41,920To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,483At 30% of $59,317
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Geary 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Geary County, KS, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$843$10,116$33,720$16.21/hr
1 bedroom$848$10,176$33,920$16.31/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,048$12,576$41,920$20.15/hr
3 bedrooms$1,458$17,496$58,320$28.04/hr
4 bedrooms$1,758$21,096$70,320$33.81/hr

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Rent in Geary County, KS: common questions

How much is rent going up in Geary County, KS in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,096 for a two-bedroom, up 4.6% from $1,048. A one-bedroom goes from $848 to $945, a studio from $843 to $862.

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 Geary County, KS?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $848 for a one-bedroom and $1,048 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,576 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 Geary County, KS?

To keep a $1,048 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.15 an hour, or $41,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $848 takes $16.31 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Geary County, KS?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $843, one bedroom $848, two $1,048, three $1,458 and four $1,758 a month.

Is rent affordable in Geary County, KS?

For the typical household, earning $59,317 a year ($4,943 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,048 takes 21.2% 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: ($1,048 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.15 an hour.