Buffalo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 50,103.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$787/mo
↑ 20.9% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$863/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,031/mo
↑ 9.6% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,360/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
-11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,730/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $651 | $787 | +$136 (+20.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $778 | $863 | +$85 (+10.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $941 | $1,031 | +$90 (+9.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,254 | $1,360 | +$106 (+8.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,580 | $1,730 | +$150 (+9.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,520
$2,877/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,240
$3,437/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Fillmore County
1 BR: $877/mo
Garden County
1 BR: $732/mo
Platte County
1 BR: $809/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $811/mo
Scotts Bluff County
1 BR: $758/mo
Pawnee County
1 BR: $753/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.