Rent by ZIP · Osage County
Rent in Melvern, KS 66510
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $980 (+1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $691 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $730 | -1.4% | $648–792 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $750 | +1.3% | $684–836 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $970 | +1% | $882–1,078 | $807 ±$251 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,280 | +2.3% | $1,179–1,441 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,290 | +3.1% | $1,197–1,463 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Topeka, KS MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Topeka, KS MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,172.
What renters pay in 66510
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66509 | Mayetta | $1,300 | $500 |
| 66508 | Marysville | $960 | $682 |
| 66512 | Meriden | $1,020 | $1,059 |
| 66507 | Maple Hill | $1,240 | – |
| 66506 | Manhattan | $1,080 | – |
| 66514 | Milford | $1,120 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Osage County, KS · All KS counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.