Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Buffalo County vs Nebraska
How do Buffalo County and Nebraska rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $863
- Buffalo County (1BR)
- $791
- Nebraska (1BR)
- +9%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Buffalo County is 9% more expensive than Nebraska at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($863 vs $791). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Buffalo County | Nebraska | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $706 | +$81 (+11%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $863 | $791 | +$72 (+9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,031 | $1,001 | +$30 (+3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,360 | $1,274 | +$86 (+7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,730 | $1,409 | +$321 (+23%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Buffalo County is 10% below the US average. Nebraska is 18% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).