Merrick County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 7,675.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$689/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$732/mo
↓ 2.7% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$961/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,323/mo
↑ 18.9% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,612/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $622 | $689 | +$67 (+10.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $752 | $732 | $-20 (-2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $907 | $961 | +$54 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,113 | $1,323 | +$210 (+18.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,487 | $1,612 | +$125 (+8.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$29,280
$2,440/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,440
$3,203/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Dawson County
1 BR: $881/mo
Richardson County
1 BR: $732/mo
Gage County
1 BR: $732/mo
Thurston County
1 BR: $799/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $811/mo
Kearney County
1 BR: $757/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.