Rent in Riley County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,068$12,816 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,107 (+3.7%)How much rent can you afford in Riley 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 Riley 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 | $870 | $10,440 | $34,800 | $16.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $875 | $10,500 | $35,000 | $16.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,068 | $12,816 | $42,720 | $20.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,485 | $17,820 | $59,400 | $28.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,792 | $21,504 | $71,680 | $34.46/hr |
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Rent in Riley County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Riley County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,107 for a two-bedroom, up 3.7% from $1,068. A one-bedroom goes from $875 to $924, a studio from $870 to $859.
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 Riley County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $875 for a one-bedroom and $1,068 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,816 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 Riley County, KS?
To keep a $1,068 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.54 an hour, or $42,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $875 takes $16.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Riley County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $870, one bedroom $875, two $1,068, three $1,485 and four $1,792 a month.
Is rent affordable in Riley County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $61,098 a year ($5,092 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,068 takes 21% 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: ($1,068 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.54 an hour.