Johnson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 5,294.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$681/mo
↑ 9.5% YoY
-24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$748/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
-22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$982/mo
↑ 8.3% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,177/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
-23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,312/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
-25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $622 | $681 | +$59 (+9.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $691 | $748 | +$57 (+8.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $907 | $982 | +$75 (+8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,093 | $1,177 | +$84 (+7.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,204 | $1,312 | +$108 (+9.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,920
$2,493/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,280
$3,273/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Franklin County
1 BR: $732/mo
Scotts Bluff County
1 BR: $758/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $881/mo
Polk County
1 BR: $732/mo
Thomas 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.