Otoe County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 15,995.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$713/mo
↑ 14.1% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$783/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,028/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,371/mo
↑ 13.7% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,432/mo
↑ 18.2% YoY
-18% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $713 | +$88 (+14.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $695 | $783 | +$88 (+12.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $912 | $1,028 | +$116 (+12.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,206 | $1,371 | +$165 (+13.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,211 | $1,432 | +$221 (+18.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,320
$2,610/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,120
$3,427/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Hall County
1 BR: $978/mo
Clay County
1 BR: $759/mo
Red Willow County
1 BR: $732/mo
Nemaha County
1 BR: $732/mo
Frontier County
1 BR: $732/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $881/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.