Biggest Rent Increases in Kansas — FY2026
Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Kansas. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →
Most Expensive Metros for Rent
Least Expensive Metros for Rent
Biggest Rent Increases
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| # | Metro Area | State | FY2025 2BR | FY2026 2BR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumner County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area | KS | $948 | $1,065 | +$117 (+12.3%) |
| 2 | Wichita, KS HUD Metro FMR Area | KS | $995 | $1,099 | +$104 (+10.5%) |
| 3 | Manhattan, KS MSA | KS | $995 | $1,068 | +$73 (+7.3%) |
| 4 | Topeka, KS MSA | KS | $985 | $1,057 | +$72 (+7.3%) |
| 5 | Geary County, KS HUD Metro FMR Area | KS | $994 | $1,048 | +$54 (+5.4%) |
| 6 | St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA | KS | $1,035 | $1,077 | +$42 (+4.1%) |
| 7 | Lawrence, KS MSA | KS | $1,138 | $1,182 | +$44 (+3.9%) |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area | KS | $1,346 | $1,358 | +$12 (+0.9%) |