Rent in Rawlins County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$952$11,424 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,065 (+11.9%)How much rent can you afford in Rawlins 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 Rawlins 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 | $697 | $8,364 | $27,880 | $13.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $726 | $8,712 | $29,040 | $13.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $952 | $11,424 | $38,080 | $18.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,141 | $13,692 | $45,640 | $21.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,385 | $16,620 | $55,400 | $26.63/hr |
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Rent in Rawlins County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Rawlins County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,065 for a two-bedroom, up 11.9% from $952. A one-bedroom goes from $726 to $814, a studio from $697 to $783.
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 Rawlins County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $726 for a one-bedroom and $952 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,424 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 Rawlins County, KS?
To keep a $952 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.31 an hour, or $38,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $726 takes $13.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Rawlins County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $697, one bedroom $726, two $952, three $1,141 and four $1,385 a month.
Is rent affordable in Rawlins County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $67,742 a year ($5,645 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $952 takes 16.9% 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: ($952 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.31 an hour.