What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area is $877 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $664, 1-bedroom is $668, 3-bedroom is $1,157, and 4-bedroom is $1,161.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $35,080 per year ($2,923 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $877 in Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$664

1BR

$668

2BR

$877

3BR

$1,157

4BR

$1,161

Hours/week at min wage

94 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#639

of 661 U.S. metros (top 98% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$789–$965

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$664	$7,968
1-Bedroom	$668	$8,016
2-Bedroom	$877	$10,524
3-Bedroom	$1,157	$13,884
4-Bedroom	$1,161	$13,932

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $77,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$18,000	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$30,000	$34,300	$38,600	$42,850	$46,300	$49,750
80% AMI (Low)	$48,000	$54,850	$61,700	$68,550	$74,050	$79,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$10,524/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$35,080/yr

$2,923/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$679	$777	$874	$1,048	$1,126
60% AMI Maximum	$815	$932	$1,048	$1,258	$1,351

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$664	$668	$877	$1,157	$1,161
Low HOME Rent	$750	$857	$965	$1,071	$1,157

Compare Cherokee County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area With Other KS Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Cherokee County