Rent in Sheridan County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$877$10,524 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $961 (+9.6%)How much rent can you afford in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 | $643 | $7,716 | $25,720 | $12.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $699 | $8,388 | $27,960 | $13.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $877 | $10,524 | $35,080 | $16.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,052 | $12,624 | $42,080 | $20.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,276 | $15,312 | $51,040 | $24.54/hr |
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Rent in Sheridan County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sheridan County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $961 for a two-bedroom, up 9.6% from $877. A one-bedroom goes from $699 to $738, a studio from $643 to $707.
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 Sheridan County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $699 for a one-bedroom and $877 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $10,524 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 Sheridan County, KS?
To keep a $877 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $16.87 an hour, or $35,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $699 takes $13.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sheridan County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $643, one bedroom $699, two $877, three $1,052 and four $1,276 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sheridan County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $73,750 a year ($6,146 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $877 takes 14.3% 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: ($877 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $35,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $16.87 an hour.