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Great Bend

Pop. 14,479·26th most expensive in Kansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$758/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$1,204
Falling (Monthly)
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Great Bend · $758
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $758/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$30,000/yr
Local median income
$54,139/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Great Bend's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$640
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$890
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,290
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$890/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $758 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$9,096/yr
At $758/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Great Bend, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,479
Median income
$54,139
Median age
36.5
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
24.4%
24.1%
18.7%
14.1%
18.7%
Under 1824.4%
18–3424.1%
35–5418.7%
55–6414.1%
65+18.7%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
24.9%
White73.1%
Black0.5%
Hispanic24.9%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
13.5%
27.4%
39.2%
19.9%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college39.2%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Great Bend, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,465 → $54,139
up 11.7%
Population
14,864 → 14,479
down 2.6%
Renter share
40.7% → 44.1%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.4% → 19.9%
-0.5 pts
Median age
36 → 36.5
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $48,465 to $54,139 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,864 to 14,479 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 44.1% of households rent today, against 40.7% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

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By apartment size

Great Bend rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Great Bend. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Great Bend, KS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Great Bend is $758/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,250/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($54,139/yr), Great Bend ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bend an affordable city for renters?

Great Bend is considered very affordable for renters. At $758/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($54,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Great Bend falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Great Bend?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $30,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $758/mo in Great Bend. The local median household income is $54,139/yr, meaning the typical Great Bend household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Great Bend?

Rent in Great Bend has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Great Bend rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Great Bend is one of the more affordable cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #26 out of 26 tracked cities at $758/mo.

What percentage of Great Bend residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of Great Bend households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. Great Bend leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Great Bend rent compare to the national average?

Great Bend's median rent of $758/mo is $1,204 (61%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #26 out of 26 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $758/mo, rent takes ~17% of Great Bend's median household income ($54,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Great Bend 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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