Madison County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 35,538.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$684/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$758/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$992/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,285/mo
↑ 7.8% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,524/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $636 | $684 | +$48 (+7.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $707 | $758 | +$51 (+7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $928 | $992 | +$64 (+6.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,285 | +$93 (+7.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,452 | $1,524 | +$72 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,320
$2,527/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,680
$3,307/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Chase County
1 BR: $738/mo
Logan County
1 BR: $732/mo
Greeley County
1 BR: $732/mo
Seward County
1 BR: $756/mo
Saunders County
1 BR: $956/mo
Thayer County
1 BR: $732/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.