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Hutchinson

Pop. 39,709·25th most expensive in Kansas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$848/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$1,117
Rising (Monthly)
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Hutchinson · $848
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Hutchinson's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$848/mo
Expected by trend
$819/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$680
1 BR
$755
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,195
4 BR+
$1,350
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,176/yr
At $848/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hutchinson, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,709
Median income
$58,687
Median age
39.4
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
21%
23.1%
25.5%
12.9%
17.5%
Under 1821%
18–3423.1%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.9%
65+17.5%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
13%
White81.5%
Black3.9%
Hispanic13%
Asian0.7%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
31.4%
39.1%
19.3%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college39.1%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hutchinson, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$612 → $848
up 38.6%
Income
$52,277 → $58,687
up 12.3%
Population
40,202 → 39,709
down 1.2%
Renter share
34.7% → 37.4%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.8% → 19.3%
-1.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.4
+0.7 yrs

Rent in Hutchinson, KS has climbed 38.6% since 2021, going from about $612 per month to roughly $848 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,277 in 2021 to $58,687 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 40,202 to 39,709 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 37.4% of households rent today, against 34.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Hutchinson, KS market of 2021.

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About renting in Hutchinson, KS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hutchinson is $848/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $755/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,195/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($58,687/yr), Hutchinson ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hutchinson an affordable city for renters?

Hutchinson is considered very affordable for renters. At $848/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($58,687/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hutchinson falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hutchinson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $848/mo in Hutchinson. The local median household income is $58,687/yr, meaning the typical Hutchinson household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hutchinson?

Rent in Hutchinson has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Hutchinson neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Hutchinson are 67501 ($767/mo), and 67502 ($1,107/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Hutchinson is $848/mo.

How does Hutchinson rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Hutchinson is one of the more affordable cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #25 out of 25 tracked cities at $848/mo.

What percentage of Hutchinson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of Hutchinson households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. Hutchinson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hutchinson rent compare to the national average?

Hutchinson's median rent of $848/mo is $1,117 (57%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #25 out of 25 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $848/mo, rent takes ~17% of Hutchinson's median household income ($58,687/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hutchinson 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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