Seward County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 17,644.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$730/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$756/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$967/mo
↑ 2.7% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,345/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,450/mo
↓ 1.8% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $686 | $730 | +$44 (+6.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $718 | $756 | +$38 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $942 | $967 | +$25 (+2.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,320 | $1,345 | +$25 (+1.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,477 | $1,450 | $-27 (-1.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,240
$2,520/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,680
$3,223/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Grant County
1 BR: $732/mo
Arthur County
1 BR: $732/mo
Rock County
1 BR: $732/mo
Loup County
1 BR: $732/mo
Buffalo County
1 BR: $863/mo
Scotts Bluff County
1 BR: $758/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.