Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Dickinson County, Kansas
Dickinson County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,021 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $901 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.63 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,021
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 16% less than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $901
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 15% less than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $19.63
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Kansas
Only here
Renting in Dickinson County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Morris County has the lowest typical rent ($724), 20% below the $901 in Dickinson County.
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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County was $1,098 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 | $775 | $14.90 | $31,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,021 | $19.63 | $40,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,313 | $25.25 | $52,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,342 | $25.81 | $53,680 |
HUD area: Dickinson 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 8 ZIP codes in Dickinson County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67451 to $1,160 in 67441. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,021).
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)
| 67410 | Clay County, KS | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,340 |
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| 67410 | Dickinson County, KS | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,340 |
| 67431 | Dickinson County, KS | $840 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,450 |
| 67441 | Dickinson County, KS | $880 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,490 | $1,520 |
| 67451 | Dickinson County, KS | $730 | $730 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,260 |
| 67451 | Marion County, KS | $730 | $730 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,260 |
| 67482 | Dickinson County, KS | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,340 |
| 67492 | Dickinson County, KS | $730 | $730 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,260 |
- 67410 · Clay County, KS $1,020$1,310
- 67410 · Dickinson County, KS $1,020$1,310
- 67431 · Dickinson County, KS $1,100$1,410
- 67441 · Dickinson County, KS $1,160$1,490
- 67451 · Dickinson County, KS $960$1,240
- 67451 · Marion County, KS $960$1,240
- 67482 · Dickinson County, KS $1,020$1,310
- 67492 · Dickinson County, KS $960$1,240
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 Dickinson County, 45% 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.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
1,718 households rent in Dickinson County
- spend 30% or more of income on rent 45%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Dickinson 45%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Dickinson County
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Dickinson 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)
- 2
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 2
296 homes in all; 295 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Frontier Estates HUD-assisted 601 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene 67410 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (785) 263-1080
- Herington Heights HUD-assisted 1420 W Walnut St, Herington 67449 40 low-income homes · For families · (785) 258-2510
- Mulberry Court Apts HUD-assisted 1500 N Cedar St, Abilene 67410 37 low-income homes · For older adults · (785) 263-7459
- Occk Housing HUD-assisted 1404 N Olive St, Abilene 67410 36 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (785) 263-4433
- Butterfield Trail House Public housing 829 Sheeran Ave, Chapman 67431 29 homes, 28 low-income · Run by Chapman Housing Authority · Average payment: $456 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (785) 922-6229
- Abilene Plaza Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 NW 2nd St, Abilene 67410 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Golden Age Homes HUD-assisted 201 E Helen St, Herington 67449 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (785) 258-2510
- Solomon Public Housing Public housing 105 W 6th St, Solomon 67480 20 low-income homes · Run by Solomon Housing Authority · (785) 655-9422
- North Pine Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 315 N Pine St, Solomon 67480 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Jesse Coup Apts HUD-assisted 121 W 1st Ave, Hope 67451 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (785) 366-7280
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 Dickinson County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Dickinson 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 | $18,750 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,100 | $64,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,550 | $71,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,150 | $77,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,700 | $82,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,250 | $88,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,850 | $94,150 |
Area median income: $89,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Dickinson County, KS. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $698 – $853
- 1 bedroom $702 – $858
- 2 bedrooms $919 – $1,123
- 3 bedrooms $1,182 – $1,444
- 4 bedrooms $1,208 – $1,476
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
- Chapman Housing Authority Public housing · 28 public housing units (785) 922-6229 Chapman Housing Authority: chaphous@sbcglobal.net
- Solomon Housing Authority Public housing · 20 public housing units (785) 655-9422 Solomon Housing Authority: solhous@eaglecom.net
- Housing Authority of the City of Herington KS Public housing (785) 258-2510 Housing Authority of the City of Herington KS: publichousing@att.net
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 Dickinson County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Dickinson 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 Dickinson 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
$2,042
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,021
- Security deposit
- $1,021
- Total
- $2,042
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 Dickinson County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $775; 1 bedroom: $780; 2 bedrooms: $1,021; 3 bedrooms: $1,313; 4 bedrooms: $1,342. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Dickinson County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,021) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.63 an hour full time, or $40,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Dickinson County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $44,550 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 Dickinson 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 $919 and $1,123 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Dickinson County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67451 to $1,160 in 67441. 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 Dickinson County?
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Dickinson County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).