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.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.2%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.9% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
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)
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.
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.
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
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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
- Washoe
Washoe County
$1,489 1BR FMR / mo
- Clark
Clark County
$1,478 1BR FMR / mo
- Carson City
Carson City
$1,212 1BR FMR / mo
- Elko
Elko County
$1,166 1BR FMR / mo
- Lyon
Lyon County
$1,076 1BR FMR / mo
- Nye
Nye County
$1,000 1BR FMR / mo
- Lincoln
Lincoln County
$948 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).
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 |
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.
| 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 |
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).
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).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NV).
Nearby Counties in Nevada
Largest counties by population in Nevada
Showing the 8 largest of 16 other 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).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Lincoln County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.2%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 4.9% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Lincoln's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $948 implies about $37,920/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Nevada counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Clark
- See where Lincoln ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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.