Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Geary County, Kansas
Geary County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,096 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,104 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.08 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,096
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 10% less than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $1,104
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% more than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $21.08
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $43,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% less than in Kansas
Only here
Renting in Geary County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Geary County has the lowest homeownership rate: 44%.
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Geary County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,104, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Riley County ($1,046).
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Geary County has the 5th highest typical rent of the 102 counties in Kansas with this figure ($1,104).
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 Geary 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 Geary County was $1,157 a month in September 2026: 1.3% 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 | $862 | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $945 | $18.17 | $37,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,096 | $21.08 | $43,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,518 | $29.19 | $60,720 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,832 | $35.23 | $73,280 |
HUD area: Geary County, 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 3 ZIP codes in Geary County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,120 in 66514 to $1,130 in 66441. 3 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,096).
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)
| 66441 | Dickinson County, KS | $890 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,880 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66441 | Geary County, KS | $890 | $970 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,880 |
| 66514 | Geary County, KS | $880 | $970 | $1,120 | $1,550 | $1,870 |
- 66441 · Dickinson County, KS $1,130$1,560
- 66441 · Geary County, KS $1,130$1,560
- 66514 · Geary County, KS $1,120$1,550
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 Geary 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.
7,997 households rent in Geary County
- Spend half or more of their income 17%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Geary 41%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Geary County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Geary 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)
- 6
- HUD-assisted
- 2
- public housing
- 1
570 homes in all; 438 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Junction City Housing Public housing 1202 Country Club Ln, Junction City 66441 118 low-income homes · Run by Junction City Housing Authority · Average payment: $384 a month · Average wait: 19 months · Homes at several sites · (785) 238-5882
- Green Park Apartments HUD-assisted 1435 N Calhoun St, Junction City 66441 100 low-income homes · For families · (785) 238-2003
- Green Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1439 N Calhoun St, Junction City 66441 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 44 · In service since 1995
- Bicentennial Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1010 W 8th St, Junction City 66441 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 1991 · For older adults · (785) 762-2058
- Bartell House Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 N Washington St, Junction City 66441 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Coronado Park Residences II Tax credit (LIHTC) 126 W Elm St, Junction City 66441 40 homes, 28 low-income · In service since 2001
- Hickory Hills Residences I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2610 Strauss Blvd, Junction City 66441 80 homes · In service since 2011
- Hickory Hills Residences II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2610 Strauss Blvd, Junction City 66441 40 homes · In service since 2012
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Geary 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 Geary 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: $74,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Geary County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $776 – $948
- 1 bedroom $851 – $1,040
- 2 bedrooms $986 – $1,206
- 3 bedrooms $1,366 – $1,670
- 4 bedrooms $1,649 – $2,015
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
- Junction City Housing Authority Public housing · 118 public housing units (785) 238-5882 Junction City Housing Authority: klinder@jcksha.org
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 Geary County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Geary County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Geary 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
$2,192
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,096
- Security deposit
- $1,096
- Total
- $2,192
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 Geary County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $862; 1 bedroom: $945; 2 bedrooms: $1,096; 3 bedrooms: $1,518; 4 bedrooms: $1,832. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Geary County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,096) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.08 an hour full time, or $43,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Geary 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 Geary 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 $986 and $1,206 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Geary County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,120 in 66514 to $1,130 in 66441. 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 Geary County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Geary 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 Geary County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Geary County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).