Studio Apartment Rent in Hutchinson, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hutchinson, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $848 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Hutchinson
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hutchinson
Compare Hutchinson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Newton | $640 |
| 3 | Hutchinson (this page) | $680 |
| 4 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 5 | Wichita | $742 |
| 6 | Junction City | $750 |
| 7 | Salina | $750 |
| 8 | Park City | $760 |
| 9 | Derby | $780 |
| 10 | Topeka | $828 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,550 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,397 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,373 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,090 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,050 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 14 | Topeka | $828 |
| 15 | Derby | $780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hutchinson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hutchinson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, KS | 44.1 mi | $640 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Park City, KS | 46.3 mi | $760 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Wichita, KS | 48.1 mi | $742 | +$62 (+9%) |
| Salina, KS | 57 mi | $750 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Derby, KS | 59.2 mi | $780 | +$100 (+15%) |
| Junction City, KS | 100.3 mi | $750 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Enid, OK | 112.2 mi | $750 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Emporia, KS | 120.6 mi | $600 | $-80 (-12%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 121.2 mi | $870 | +$190 (+28%) |
| Stillwater, OK | 145.4 mi | $805 | +$125 (+18%) |
| Bartlesville, OK | 162.8 mi | $730 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Topeka, KS | 166.3 mi | $828 | +$148 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Hutchinson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hutchinson?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hutchinson, Kansas is $680 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $848.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hutchinson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,200 ($2,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hutchinson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hutchinson's studio median of $680 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hutchinson rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Hutchinson ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hutchinson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Newton ($640), Emporia ($600).