Rent by ZIP · Shawnee County
Rent in Wakarusa, KS 66546
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,150 (+11.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,288 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $770 | +10.4% | $765–935 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $800 | +12.5% | $810–990 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,030 | +11.7% | $1,035–1,265 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,350 | +14.1% | $1,386–1,694 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,380 | +13% | $1,404–1,716 | – |
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 66546
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66547 | Wamego | $1,040 | $1,029 |
| 66544 | Vermillion | $990 | – |
| 66548 | Waterville | $1,020 | $792 |
| 66543 | Vassar | $1,330 | – |
| 66549 | Westmoreland | $980 | – |
| 66542 | Tecumseh | $1,310 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Shawnee 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.