Rent in Sumner County, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,065$12,780 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,046 (−1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Sumner 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 Sumner 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 | $751 | $9,012 | $30,040 | $14.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $812 | $9,744 | $32,480 | $15.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,065 | $12,780 | $42,600 | $20.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,277 | $15,324 | $51,080 | $24.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,410 | $16,920 | $56,400 | $27.12/hr |
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Rent in Sumner County, KS: common questions
How much is rent going down in Sumner County, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,046 for a two-bedroom, down 1.8% from $1,065. A one-bedroom goes from $812 to $800, a studio from $751 to $728.
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 Sumner County, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $812 for a one-bedroom and $1,065 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,780 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 Sumner County, KS?
To keep a $1,065 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.48 an hour, or $42,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $812 takes $15.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sumner County, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $751, one bedroom $812, two $1,065, three $1,277 and four $1,410 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sumner County, KS?
For the typical household, earning $63,951 a year ($5,329 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,065 takes 20% 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: ($1,065 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.48 an hour.