Average Rent in Rawlins County, KS↓ Rents falling 1.1% YoY🔻 2nd cheapest in KS

Rawlins County, KS has rental prices ranging from $625/month to $1,348/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $665/month — 52% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $65,000/year, spending $665/month on a 1-bedroom represents 12% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Rawlins County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $872/month, Rawlins County ranks #95 most expensive of the 96 cities tracked in Kansas — more affordable than 86% of all US cities in our data.

The Rawlins County Rental Market

The Rawlins County, KS area has a population of about 2,533 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Rawlins County, KS have fallen by $10/month (1.1%) over the past year, from $882 to $872. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Rawlins County, KS without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $26,600. The local median household income of $65,000 exceeds that threshold by $38,400, making Rawlins County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Rawlins County, KS has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 1.0 percentage point below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

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