How many renters live in Russell County, Kansas?
The County of Russell County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 25.2 percent of the population living in Russell County.
What is the rental market like in Russell County, Kansas?
There are an estimated housing units in the Russell County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Russell County, Kansas, there are 1.18 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Russell County?
The rental vacancy rate in Russell County is 15 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Russell County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Russell County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 158 | 227 | 248 | 56 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Russell County
A large number of apartments in Russell County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Russell County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $633 to $1,244. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $633 |
| One BR | $786 |
| Two BR | $882 |
| Three BR | $1,066 |
| Four BR | $1,244 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Russell County, Kansas
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Russell County?
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 |
| Studio | 9 | 56 percent |
| One BR | 156 | 99 percent |
| Two BR | 111 | 49 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Russell County, Kansas
How many affordable rental units are in Russell County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Russell County, Kansas including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Russell County, Kansas
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Russell County, Kansas
Russell County features 130 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 Russell County, Kansas
There are 28 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Russell County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Russell County, Kansas
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Russell County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Russell County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Russell County, Kansas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $794 and $970.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.