Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,029 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $916 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.79 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,029
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% less than in Kansas
- Typical rent
- $916
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 14% less than in Kansas
- Wage needed
- $19.79
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $41,160 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 McPherson 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, Ellsworth County has the lowest typical rent ($708), 23% below the $916 in McPherson 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 McPherson 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | $14.56 | $30,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $787 | $15.13 | $31,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,029 | $19.79 | $41,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,317 | $25.33 | $52,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,453 | $27.94 | $58,120 |
HUD area: McPherson 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 18 ZIP codes in McPherson County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67107 to $1,150 in 67428. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,029).
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)
| 67107 | McPherson County, KS | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,360 |
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| 67107 | Wichita, KS | $710 | $740 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,360 |
| 67428 | Marion County, KS | $840 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,610 |
| 67428 | McPherson County, KS | $840 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,610 |
| 67443 | McPherson County, KS | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,360 |
| 67456 | McPherson County, KS | $810 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,550 |
| 67456 | Saline County, KS | $810 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,410 | $1,550 |
| 67460 | McPherson County, KS | $770 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,480 |
| 67464 | Ellsworth County, KS | $720 | $760 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,420 |
| 67464 | McPherson County, KS | $720 | $760 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,420 |
| 67464 | Saline County, KS | $720 | $760 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,420 |
| 67476 | McPherson County, KS | $760 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 67491 | McPherson County, KS | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
| 67491 | Rice County, KS | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,340 |
| 67546 | McPherson County, KS | $790 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 67546 | Reno County, KS | $790 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 67546 | Rice County, KS | $790 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 67546 | Wichita, KS | $790 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
- 67107 · McPherson County, KS $960$1,230
- 67107 · Wichita, KS $960$1,230
- 67428 · Marion County, KS $1,150$1,470
- 67428 · McPherson County, KS $1,150$1,470
- 67443 · McPherson County, KS $960$1,230
- 67456 · McPherson County, KS $1,100$1,410
- 67456 · Saline County, KS $1,100$1,410
- 67460 · McPherson County, KS $1,050$1,340
- 67464 · Ellsworth County, KS $970$1,230
- 67464 · McPherson County, KS $970$1,230
- 67464 · Saline County, KS $970$1,230
- 67476 · McPherson County, KS $1,030$1,320
- 67491 · McPherson County, KS $960$1,220
- 67491 · Rice County, KS $960$1,220
- 67546 · McPherson County, KS $1,080$1,380
- 67546 · Reno County, KS $1,080$1,380
- 67546 · Rice County, KS $1,080$1,380
- 67546 · Wichita, KS $1,080$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 McPherson 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.
2,983 households rent in McPherson County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 18%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- McPherson 41%
- Kansas 43%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in McPherson County
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in McPherson 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
- 3
- public housing
- 2
331 homes in all; 286 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Lindsborg Pha Public housing 301 N McKinley St, Lindsborg 67456 70 low-income homes · Run by Lindsborg Housing Authority · Average payment: $435 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (785) 227-3597
- Northgate Manor HUD-assisted 1442 Garden Ln, McPherson 67460 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (620) 241-5555
- Northridge Manor Public housing 102 Kaufman St, Moundridge 67107 54 low-income homes · Run by Moundridge Housing Authority · Average payment: $434 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (620) 345-2644
- Edinburgh Manor HUD-assisted 120 Oak Park Dr, McPherson 67460 35 homes, 34 low-income · For older adults · (620) 241-1258
- Meadow View Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 102 Meadow Lane, Moundridge 67107 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2016 · For families
- East View Villa HUD-assisted 208 N Walnut St, Inman 67546 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (620) 585-6411
- Northview Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 501 E Northview Ave, McPherson 67460 14 homes, 10 low-income · In service since 2001
- Chestnut Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1008 S Chestnut St, McPherson 67460 8 low-income homes · In service since 2016 · For families
- Lindsborg Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 W McPherson St, Lindsborg 67456 8 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2020 · For people with disabilities
- Genesis Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 Clubhouse Dr, McPherson 67460 16 homes · In service since 2011
- Hickory Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 S Hickory St, McPherson 67460 12 homes · In service since 2014
- River Villas of Marquette Tax credit (LIHTC) 113 S Washington St, Marquette 67464 12 homes · In service since 2005
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 McPherson County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in McPherson 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 | $21,650 | $36,050 | $57,700 |
| 2 people | $24,750 | $41,200 | $65,950 |
| 3 people | $27,850 | $46,350 | $74,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,750 | $95,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,900 | $102,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,000 | $108,800 |
Area median income: $103,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: McPherson County, KS. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $681 – $833
- 1 bedroom $708 – $866
- 2 bedrooms $926 – $1,132
- 3 bedrooms $1,185 – $1,449
- 4 bedrooms $1,308 – $1,598
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
- Lindsborg Housing Authority Public housing · 70 public housing units (785) 227-3597 Lindsborg Housing Authority: director@lindsborghousing.org
- Moundridge Housing Authority Public housing · 54 public housing units (620) 345-2644 Moundridge Housing Authority: moundridgehousingauthority@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 McPherson 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 · 51 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in McPherson 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
$2,058
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,029
- Security deposit
- $1,029
- Total
- $2,058
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 McPherson County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $757; 1 bedroom: $787; 2 bedrooms: $1,029; 3 bedrooms: $1,317; 4 bedrooms: $1,453. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in McPherson County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,029) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.79 an hour full time, or $41,160 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in McPherson County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,500 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 McPherson 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 $926 and $1,132 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in McPherson County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $960 in 67107 to $1,150 in 67428. 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 McPherson County?
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in McPherson 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 McPherson County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In McPherson County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Kansas, 43%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).