Hamilton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 9,400.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$666/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$824/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$961/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,337/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,594/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $622 | $666 | +$44 (+7.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $733 | $824 | +$91 (+12.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $907 | $961 | +$54 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,271 | $1,337 | +$66 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,441 | $1,594 | +$153 (+10.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,960
$2,747/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,440
$3,203/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Holt County
1 BR: $802/mo
Red Willow County
1 BR: $732/mo
Custer County
1 BR: $732/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $759/mo
Sherman County
1 BR: $732/mo
Keith County
1 BR: $760/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.