Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Butler County, Kansas
Butler County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,043 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $956 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $20.06 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,043
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $956
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 10% less than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $20.06
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,720 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% less than in Kansas
Only here
Renting in Butler County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Elk County, the typical rent is $552: 42% less than in Butler County ($956).
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At $81,610, Butler County ranks 6th among the 105 counties in Kansas for the highest typical household income.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
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 Butler 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 Butler County was $1,227 a month in September 2026: 6.1% more than 12 months ago. 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 | $778 | $14.96 | $31,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $15.83 | $32,920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,043 | $20.06 | $41,720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,382 | $26.58 | $55,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,712 | $32.92 | $68,480 |
HUD area: Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 20 ZIP codes in Butler County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 66840 to $1,560 in 67002. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,043).
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)
| 66840 | Chase County, KS | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66840 | Marion County, KS | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,330 |
| 66840 | Wichita, KS | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,330 |
| 66842 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67002 | Wichita, KS | $1,160 | $1,230 | $1,560 | $2,070 | $2,560 |
| 67010 | Wichita, KS | $800 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,420 | $1,760 |
| 67012 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,570 |
| 67017 | Wichita, KS | $860 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,970 |
| 67039 | Cowley County, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,570 |
| 67039 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,570 |
| 67041 | Wichita, KS | $730 | $770 | $970 | $1,290 | $1,590 |
| 67042 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67072 | Cowley County, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67072 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67074 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67123 | Wichita, KS | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,270 | $1,580 |
| 67132 | Wichita, KS | $790 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,740 |
| 67133 | Wichita, KS | $860 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,540 | $1,900 |
| 67144 | Wichita, KS | $840 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,480 | $1,840 |
| 67154 | Wichita, KS | $780 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,380 | $1,710 |
- 66840 · Chase County, KS $960$1,240
- 66840 · Marion County, KS $960$1,240
- 66840 · Wichita, KS $960$1,240
- 66842 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67002 · Wichita, KS $1,560$2,070
- 67010 · Wichita, KS $1,070$1,420
- 67012 · Wichita, KS $960$1,260
- 67017 · Wichita, KS $1,210$1,590
- 67039 · Cowley County, KS $960$1,270
- 67039 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67041 · Wichita, KS $970$1,290
- 67042 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67072 · Cowley County, KS $960$1,270
- 67072 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67074 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67123 · Wichita, KS $960$1,270
- 67132 · Wichita, KS $1,060$1,400
- 67133 · Wichita, KS $1,170$1,540
- 67144 · Wichita, KS $1,120$1,480
- 67154 · Wichita, KS $1,040$1,380
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 Butler County, 41% 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.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
5,685 households rent in Butler County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Butler 41%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Butler County
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Butler County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 7
- HUD-assisted
- 8
- public housing
- 1
659 homes in all; 647 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Gordy Square/Heritage House HUD-assisted 200 N Gordy St, El Dorado 67042 124 homes, 123 low-income · For older adults · (316) 321-0560
- Silverwood Apts HUD-assisted 2301 Enterprise Ave, El Dorado 67042 76 homes, 75 low-income · For families · (316) 321-6745
- Osage Manor&spencer Duplx Public housing 620 N Osage St, Augusta 67010 62 low-income homes · Run by Augusta Housing Authority · Average payment: $415 a month · Average wait: 1 month · Homes at several sites · (316) 775-6971
- Quail Ridge Apts HUD-assisted 1305 S High St, El Dorado 67042 60 low-income homes · For families · (316) 321-6020
- Brookside Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 711 Smiles Ave, Augusta 67010 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2001
- Country Club Tower HUD-assisted 1515 N Clubhouse Dr, Augusta 67010 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (316) 775-5636
- Augusta Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 1515 Clubhouse Dr, Augusta 67010 48 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Summerfield Senior Residences HUD-assisted 420 Lioba Dr, Andover 67002 38 homes, 37 low-income · For older adults · (316) 733-7899
- Lawndale Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 N Main St, El Dorado 67042 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Heritage Townhomes of Rose Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 338 E Berry Ave, Rose Hill 67133 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Sandstone Homes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 540 Sunflower Dr, El Dorado 67042 24 low-income homes · Studio: 24 · In service since 2008
- Augusta Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 1704 Custer Ln, Augusta 67010 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2005
- CCL of El Dorado I HUD-assisted 1237 Ellet St, El Dorado 67042 21 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (620) 221-9431
- CCL of El Dorado II HUD-assisted 722 Wedgewood Dr, El Dorado 67042 14 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (620) 221-9431
- Benton Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 515 Plum Blue Cir, Benton 67017 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Towne Square Apts HUD-assisted 208 W Blaine St, Latham 67072 8 low-income homes · 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 Butler 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 Butler 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 | $20,300 | $33,800 | $54,050 |
| 2 people | $23,200 | $38,600 | $61,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,250 | $77,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,850 | $95,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,700 | $101,950 |
Area median income: $96,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $700 – $856
- 1 bedroom $741 – $905
- 2 bedrooms $939 – $1,147
- 3 bedrooms $1,244 – $1,520
- 4 bedrooms $1,541 – $1,883
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
- Augusta Housing Authority Public housing · 62 public housing units (316) 775-6971 Augusta Housing Authority: augustahousing316@gmail.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 Butler County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Cambridge Credit Counseling Corporation - Wichita Branch
727 N Waco Ave, Wichita · 28 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
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Cash to move in
$2,086
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,043
- Security deposit
- $1,043
- Total
- $2,086
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Butler County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $778; 1 bedroom: $823; 2 bedrooms: $1,043; 3 bedrooms: $1,382; 4 bedrooms: $1,712. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Butler County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,043) without spending more than 30% of income takes $20.06 an hour full time, or $41,720 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Butler County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,250 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 Butler 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 $939 and $1,147 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Butler County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 66840 to $1,560 in 67002. 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 Butler County?
HUD lists 16 properties with homes for low-income households in Butler County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Butler County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Butler County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).