Rent in Ottawa County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$933$11,196 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $987 (+5.8%)How much rent can you afford in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 | $684 | $8,208 | $27,360 | $13.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $711 | $8,532 | $28,440 | $13.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $933 | $11,196 | $37,320 | $17.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | $21.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,357 | $16,284 | $54,280 | $26.10/hr |
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Rent in Ottawa County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ottawa County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $987 for a two-bedroom, up 5.8% from $933. A one-bedroom goes from $711 to $754, a studio from $684 to $726.
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 Ottawa County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $711 for a one-bedroom and $933 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,196 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 Ottawa County, KS?
To keep a $933 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $17.94 an hour, or $37,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $711 takes $13.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ottawa County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $684, one bedroom $711, two $933, three $1,143 and four $1,357 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ottawa County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $74,018 a year ($6,168 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $933 takes 15.1% 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: ($933 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $37,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $17.94 an hour.