County FMR · HUD FY2026

Lincoln County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lincoln County, NV - 1% below the US average.

$948
1-bedroom FMR
$1,095
2-bedroom FMR
+5.7%
YoY change
-1%
vs US avg

The verdict

Lincoln is the 2nd cheapest of 17 counties in Nevada by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,321 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.7% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.

#1,321
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#2
cheapest of 17 in Nevada (2BR)
-16%
vs the state average
$37,920
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (39%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Lincoln County, NV. Verify with HUD →

Lincoln County, Nevada carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $948 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,095/mo and a studio is $838/mo. That's 1% below the national benchmark of $959 and 16% below the Nevada average of $1,135.

Rent increased5.7% from FY 2025 ($897), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $37,920/year for a 1-bedroom.

Observed renter burden: 41.0% of the 427 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nevada. Population: 4,507. Population declined 14.0% over the past five years (Census ACS), a trend that can ease rental-market pressure over time even as FMR reflects recent rent levels. That's slower than Nevada's statewide growth of +7.5% over the same period.

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Area LINCOLN·COUNTY·NV·NV

Lincoln County, NV: $948/mo 1BR · #1321 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA NV
  • 1BR-FMR $948
  • 2BR-FMR $1,095
  • RANK-MID #1,321
  • YOY-SURGE +5.7%
  • VSUS-NEAR -1%
  • VS-ST-LOW -16% NV
  • INC-ROOM 16%
  • POP-SMALL 5K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Clark County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $853–$1,043
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Clark ($530 1BR gap)

Read with: How Fair Market Rent works

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,056 · US avg: $893
$838/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY -21% vs state -6% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,135 · US avg: $959
$948/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY -16% vs state -1% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,428 · US avg: $1,175
$1,095/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY -23% vs state -7% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,941 · US avg: $1,525
$1,523/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY -22% vs state -0% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,352 · US avg: $1,756
$1,837/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY -22% vs state +5% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $741
$838
+$97 (+13.1%)
1 Bedroom $897
$948
+$51 (+5.7%)
2 Bedroom $1,017
$1,095
+$78 (+7.7%)
3 Bedroom $1,425
$1,523
+$98 (+6.9%)
4 Bedroom $1,708
$1,837
+$129 (+7.6%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Lincoln County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
14.5%
Affordable
Need $33,520/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
16.4%
Affordable
Need $37,920/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
18.9%
Affordable
Need $43,800/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
26.3%
Affordable
Need $60,920/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
31.7%
Burdened
Need $73,480/yr for 30% rule
How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

0%100%National avg22%18.9%
Lincoln County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $69,496 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Nevada rent burden →

Where Lincoln sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,095 higher than 58% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Lincoln compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Nevada counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Lincoln is highlighted. Nearby Nevada counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Washoe County ($1,489), Clark County ($1,478), Carson City ($1,212), Elko County ($1,166), Lyon County ($1,076), Nye County ($1,000), Lincoln County (this county) ($948).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $948/mo compares to Nevada salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation NV Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $129,030 8.8% Affordable
Registered Nurses $101,990 11.2% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $94,990 12% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $78,220 14.5% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670 14.5% Affordable
Electricians $64,950 17.5% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $62,420 18.2% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $62,090 18.3% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,900 18.7% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $46,670 24.4% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $38,950 29.2% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $36,480 31.2% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $33,430 34% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $30,450 37.4% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $29,180 39% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Nevada) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Lincoln County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Lincoln (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 52.2% overall, from $623 to $948. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 27.2% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.

$500$600$700$800$900$1,000 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $948
Lincoln County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑5.7% $838 $948 $1,095
FY 2025 ↑0.6% $741 $897 $1,017
FY 2024 ↑27.2% $680 $892 $1,001
FY 2023 ↑6.2% $617 $701 $923
FY 2022 ↑8.9% $577 $660 $868
FY 2021 ↓2.7% $484 $606 $734
FY 2020 $482 $623 $740
Total change (6yr): +52.2%
Annualized: +7.2%/yr
1 BR: $623 → $948

Where Lincoln County Ranks in Nevada

Lincoln County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #2 of 17 counties in Nevada. Nearest by rank: Pershing County ($985), Lincoln County (this county) ($1,095), Nye County ($1,220), Lander County ($1,236), Lyon County ($1,272), Humboldt County ($1,312).

Pershing County
2 BR: $985/mo
Lincoln County (this county)
2 BR: $1,095/mo
Nye County
2 BR: $1,220/mo
Lander County
2 BR: $1,236/mo
Lyon County
2 BR: $1,272/mo
Humboldt County
2 BR: $1,312/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Lincoln County, both outside Nevada so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside NV (FY2026).

Greene County
MO · 2 BR $1,095/mo
Pitt County
NC · 2 BR $1,095/mo
Catawba County
NC · 2 BR $1,095/mo
Christian County
MO · 2 BR $1,095/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NV).

Adams County
ND · 18.9% of income · 2 BR $873/mo
Newaygo County
MI · 18.9% of income · 2 BR $976/mo
Crawford County
MO · 18.9% of income · 2 BR $888/mo
Polk County
MN · 18.9% of income · 2 BR $1,089/mo

Nearby Counties in Nevada

Largest counties by population in Nevada

Showing the 8 largest of 16 other counties in Nevada.

Clark County
1 BR: $1,478/mo Pop: 2,265,926
Washoe County
1 BR: $1,489/mo Pop: 486,674
Lyon County
1 BR: $1,076/mo Pop: 59,435
Carson City
1 BR: $1,212/mo Pop: 58,249
Elko County
1 BR: $1,166/mo Pop: 53,600
Nye County
1 BR: $1,000/mo Pop: 51,698
Douglas County
1 BR: $1,291/mo Pop: 49,476
Churchill County
1 BR: $1,083/mo Pop: 25,409
View all counties in Nevada →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lincoln County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Lincoln County is $948 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,095 and a studio is $838.
How does Lincoln County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Lincoln County is 1% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $948 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Lincoln County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Lincoln County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,095 ranks #1,321 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Lincoln County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $37,920 ($3,160/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County.
Is rent going up or down in Lincoln County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County increased by 5.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $897 to $948.
Which jobs can afford rent in Lincoln County? ▼
Based on Nevada BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $948/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Lincoln County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County went from $623 in FY 2020 to $948 in FY 2026, a total change of +52.2% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Lincoln County? ▼
In Lincoln County, the FY 2026 FMR of $948/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Lincoln County? ▼
For Lincoln County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($948/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.