Fair Market Rent in Harvey County, Kansas (2026)
The typical household in Harvey County earns $70,685 a year, comfortably above the $43,960 needed to afford a 2-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent under the 30%-of-income rule.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $782 |
| 1 Bedroom | $849 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,099 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,444 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,784 |
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HUD Fair Market Rent vs. Census median rent
Census median rent runs at 78.0% of the HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Harvey County.
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What is Fair Market Rent?
Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's official estimate of the rent, plus utilities, for a standard-quality rental unit in Harvey County. HUD recalculates it every year and uses it to set payment standards for housing choice vouchers.
How much income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Harvey County?
Using the standard rule that rent should not exceed 30% of income, a household needs about $43,960 a year to afford the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,099 a month.
How does Fair Market Rent compare to actual median rent?
The Census Bureau's median gross rent for Harvey County is $857 a month, versus HUD's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,099. The two measure different things, so some gap is normal.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).