FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Douglas County
Studio
$895
1BR
$1,006
2BR
$1,182
3BR
$1,644
4BR
$1,983
Douglas County, Kansas
FIPS 20045 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lawrence, KS MSA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $895 | $10,740 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,182 | $14,184 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,644 | $19,728 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,983 | $23,796 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,182/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$47,280/yr ($3,940/mo). Area Median Income is $110,400.
At KS's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 126 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $895 | $1,006 | $1,182 | $1,644 | $1,983 |
| FY2025 | $846 | $955 | $1,138 | $1,595 | $1,911 |
| FY2024 | $772 | $869 | $1,054 | $1,485 | $1,789 |
| FY2023 | $753 | $836 | $1,026 | $1,458 | $1,733 |
| FY2022 | $702 | $753 | $937 | $1,331 | $1,565 |
| FY2021 | $712 | $756 | $950 | $1,360 | $1,645 |
| FY2020 | $693 | $733 | $930 | $1,342 | $1,633 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $110,400
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $23,200 | $26,500 | $29,800 | $33,100 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $38,650 | $44,200 | $49,700 | $55,200 | $59,650 | $64,050 |
| 80% AMI | $61,850 | $70,650 | $79,500 | $88,300 | $95,400 | $102,450 |