Dawson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 24,037.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$690/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$881/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$995/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,267/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,317/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $631 | $690 | +$59 (+9.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $831 | $881 | +$50 (+6.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $920 | $995 | +$75 (+8.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,161 | $1,267 | +$106 (+9.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,220 | $1,317 | +$97 (+8.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,240
$2,937/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,800
$3,317/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Keya Paha County
1 BR: $732/mo
Saunders County
1 BR: $956/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $732/mo
Nuckolls County
1 BR: $732/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $759/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $732/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.