How many renters live in Mahaska, Kansas?
The City of Mahaska has 49 people living in 29 households.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Mahaska?
The rental vacancy rate in Mahaska is percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Mahaska for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Mahaska
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Mahaska
Mahaska has a large number of apartments with three or more bedrooms. Families with children may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Mahaska
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $661 to $1,244. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $661 |
| One BR | $671 |
| Two BR | $882 |
| Three BR | $1,121 |
| Four BR | $1,244 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Mahaska, Kansas
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Mahaska?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
Rental Units Below FMR in Mahaska, Kansas
How many affordable rental units are in Mahaska?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Mahaska, Kansas including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 24 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Mahaska, Kansas
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Mahaska, Kansas
Mahaska features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Mahaska, Kansas
There are 24 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mahaska.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mahaska, Kansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mahaska landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Mahaska.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mahaska, Kansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $794 and $970.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
