FY2027 Small Area FMR · Manhattan, KS
ZIP 66503 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 66503 (Manhattan, KS) is $1,270 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 15% above the Manhattan, KS area-wide FMR of $1,107.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 66503 sits in the Manhattan, KS area
Of the 25 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 66503 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Manhattan, KS is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,107 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,270 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $859 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 | $924 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,107 | $1,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,584 – $1,936 | $1,533 | $1,700 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,908 – $2,332 | $1,850 | $2,050 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,270 needs about $50,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $112,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,200. ZIP code 66503 lies mainly in Riley County. See the Manhattan, KS metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 66503?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 66503 are $990 (studio), $1,060 (1 BR), $1,270 (2 BR), $1,760 (3 BR) and $2,120 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 66503?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 66503 that range is $1,143 to $1,397 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 66503?
The FY2026 income limits of the Manhattan, KS area apply: median family income $112,000, low-income (80%) limit $79,200 for a family of four.