Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County has a HUD fair market rent of $961 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $761 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.48 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $961
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 21% less than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $761
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 28% less than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $18.48
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $38,440 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 38%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 13% less than in Kansas
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Barton County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Barton County was $798 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $13.60 | $28,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $759 | $14.60 | $30,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $961 | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,331 | $25.60 | $53,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,428 | $27.46 | $57,120 |
HUD area: Barton County, KS. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 9 ZIP codes in Barton County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67525 to $1,120 in 67544. 5 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($961).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 67525 | Barton County, KS | $710 | $760 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,430 |
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| 67526 | Barton County, KS | $710 | $760 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,430 |
| 67526 | Rice County, KS | $710 | $760 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,430 |
| 67526 | Stafford County, KS | $710 | $760 | $960 | $1,330 | $1,430 |
| 67530 | Barton County, KS | $710 | $770 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
| 67530 | Stafford County, KS | $710 | $770 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
| 67544 | Barton County, KS | $820 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,660 |
| 67544 | Russell County, KS | $820 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,660 |
| 67564 | Barton County, KS | $810 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,520 | $1,690 |
- 67525 · Barton County, KS $960$1,330
- 67526 · Barton County, KS $960$1,330
- 67526 · Rice County, KS $960$1,330
- 67526 · Stafford County, KS $960$1,330
- 67530 · Barton County, KS $970$1,340
- 67530 · Stafford County, KS $970$1,340
- 67544 · Barton County, KS $1,120$1,550
- 67544 · Russell County, KS $1,120$1,550
- 67564 · Barton County, KS $1,110$1,520
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Barton County, 38% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
38%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,616 households rent in Barton County
- Spend half or more of their income 15%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 62%
Compared with the state and the country
- Barton 38%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Barton County
HUD lists 14 properties with homes for low-income households in Barton County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 10
- HUD-assisted
- 4
266 homes in all; 213 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Cedar Park Place HUD-assisted 3910 Cedar Park Pl, Great Bend 67530 63 low-income homes · For older adults · (620) 793-8115
- Cardinal Apts HUD-assisted 1400 N Clay St, Hoisington 67544 24 low-income homes · For families · (620) 653-4342
- Ellinwood Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 511 S Bismark Ave, Ellinwood 67526 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1991
- Ellinwood Heights Apts HUD-assisted 515 S Bismark Ave, Ellinwood 67526 24 low-income homes · For families · (620) 278-2772
- Kensington Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 2611 A&b 29th Street, Great Bend 67530 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2018
- Sunflower Housing HUD-assisted 5957 Eisenhower Ave, Great Bend 67530 16 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (620) 792-1325
- Cheyenne Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 509 E 6th St, Hoisington 67544 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Eastwood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 N Maple St, Hoisington 67544 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2016
- Walnut Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2314 31st St, Great Bend 67530 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2006
- Walnut Glenn Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2314 31st St, Great Bend 67530 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2006
- Bedford Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2404 31st St, Great Bend 67530 22 homes
- Creekside Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 2012 32nd St, Great Bend 67530 18 homes · In service since 2008
- The Oaks (ellinwood) Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 W 6th St, Ellinwood 67526 11 homes · In service since 2000
- The Reserves at Trail Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 811 Grant St, Great Bend 67530 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For families
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Barton County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Barton County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,000 | $30,000 | $48,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,300 | $54,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,600 | $61,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,600 | $90,500 |
Area median income: $80,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Barton County, KS. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $636 – $778
- 1 bedroom $683 – $835
- 2 bedrooms $865 – $1,057
- 3 bedrooms $1,198 – $1,464
- 4 bedrooms $1,285 – $1,571
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Great Bend Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 196 vouchers (620) 793-7761 Great Bend Housing Authority: housing@greatbend.com
Housing agencies in Kansas Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Kansas
What Kansas law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- K.S.A. 58-2550(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- K.S.A. 58-2550(b)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 calendar days
- K.S.A. 58-2564(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- K.S.A. 58-2570(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youK.S.A. 58-2569
- Protection from retaliationK.S.A. 58-2572(a)-(b)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Barton County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Barton County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Barton County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Kansas, the average home bill was $124 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$1,922
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $961
- Security deposit
- $961
- Total
- $1,922
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Barton County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $707; 1 bedroom: $759; 2 bedrooms: $961; 3 bedrooms: $1,331; 4 bedrooms: $1,428. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Barton County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($961) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.48 an hour full time, or $38,440 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Barton County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $42,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Barton County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $865 and $1,057 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Barton County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67525 to $1,120 in 67544. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Barton County?
HUD lists 14 properties with homes for low-income households in Barton County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Barton County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Barton County, 38% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).