Rent in Hamilton County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,079$12,948 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,235 (+14.5%)How much rent can you afford in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 | $790 | $9,480 | $31,600 | $15.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $9,864 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,079 | $12,948 | $43,160 | $20.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 | $15,528 | $51,760 | $24.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $18,840 | $62,800 | $30.19/hr |
Cost of living in Hamilton County, KS: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Hamilton County, KS
Rent in Hamilton County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hamilton County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,235 for a two-bedroom, up 14.5% from $1,079. A one-bedroom goes from $822 to $944, a studio from $790 to $908.
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 Hamilton County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $822 for a one-bedroom and $1,079 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,948 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 Hamilton County, KS?
To keep a $1,079 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.75 an hour, or $43,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $822 takes $15.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hamilton County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $790, one bedroom $822, two $1,079, three $1,294 and four $1,570 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hamilton County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $70,250 a year ($5,854 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,079 takes 18.4% 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: ($1,079 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.75 an hour.