Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 34,532.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$796/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
-11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$802/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,052/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,261/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-17% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,520/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698 | $796 | +$98 (+14.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $703 | $802 | +$99 (+14.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $922 | $1,052 | +$130 (+14.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,261 | +$106 (+9.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,375 | $1,520 | +$145 (+10.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,080
$2,673/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,080
$3,507/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Greeley County
1 BR: $732/mo
McPherson County
1 BR: $747/mo
Fillmore County
1 BR: $877/mo
Red Willow County
1 BR: $732/mo
Nance County
1 BR: $732/mo
Harlan County
1 BR: $752/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.