County FMR · HUD FY2026

Stanton County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Stanton County, NE - 11% below the US average.

$849
1-bedroom FMR
$1,114
2-bedroom FMR
+5.7%
YoY change
-11%
vs US avg

The verdict

Stanton is the 9th most expensive of 93 counties in Nebraska by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,227 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 5.7% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.

#1,227
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#9
most expensive of 93 in Nebraska (2BR)
+7%
vs the state average
$33,960
income to afford it (30% rule)

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.8%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (36.6%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Stanton County, NE. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Stanton County, Nebraska is $849 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,114/mo and a studio is $773/mo. This is 11% lower than the national average of $959 and 7% above the Nebraska average of $791.

Rent increased5.7% from FY 2025 ($803), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,960/year for a 1-bedroom.

Observed renter burden: 25.4% of the 520 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.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 5,828. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-2.6%, Census ACS). That's slower than Nebraska's statewide growth of +3.2% over the same period.

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Area STANTON·COUNTY·NE·NE

Stanton County, NE: $849/mo 1BR · #1227 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA NE
  • 1BR-FMR $849
  • 2BR-FMR $1,114
  • RANK-MID #1,227
  • YOY-SURGE +5.7%
  • VSUS-BELOW -11%
  • VS-ST-NEAR +7% NE
  • INC-ROOM 13%
  • POP-SMALL 6K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Douglas County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $764–$934
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Douglas ($299 1BR gap)

Read with: How Fair Market Rent works

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $706 · US avg: $893
$773/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY +9% vs state -13% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $791 · US avg: $959
$849/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY +7% vs state -11% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,001 · US avg: $1,175
$1,114/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY +11% vs state -5% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,274 · US avg: $1,525
$1,336/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY +5% vs state -12% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,409 · US avg: $1,756
$1,475/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY +5% vs state -16% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $723
$773
+$50 (+6.9%)
1 Bedroom $803
$849
+$46 (+5.7%)
2 Bedroom $1,054
$1,114
+$60 (+5.7%)
3 Bedroom $1,270
$1,336
+$66 (+5.2%)
4 Bedroom $1,397
$1,475
+$78 (+5.6%)

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Stanton County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
11.9%
Affordable
Need $30,920/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
13%
Affordable
Need $33,960/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
17.1%
Affordable
Need $44,560/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
20.5%
Affordable
Need $53,440/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
22.6%
Affordable
Need $59,000/yr for 30% rule
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.

0%100%National avg22%17.1%
Stanton County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $78,275 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Nebraska rent burden →

Where Stanton sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,114 Top 39% higher than 61% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Stanton compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Nebraska counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Stanton is highlighted. Nearby Nebraska counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Douglas County ($1,148), Sarpy County ($1,148), Hall County ($978), Lancaster County ($926), Buffalo County ($863), Dodge County ($861), Stanton County (this county) ($849).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $849/mo compares to Nebraska salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation NE Salary Rent Burden Verdict
Software Developers $116,420 8.8% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $82,570 12.3% Affordable
Registered Nurses $81,020 12.6% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,160 14.1% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $69,980 14.6% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $61,700 16.5% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $61,410 16.6% Affordable
Electricians $60,020 17% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,940 17.6% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $41,400 24.6% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $40,790 25% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $35,820 28.4% Affordable
Retail Salespersons $30,350 33.6% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $29,420 34.6% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $27,840 36.6% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Nebraska) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Stanton County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Stanton (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 44.6% overall, from $587 to $849. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 19.8% (FY 2021), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.

$500$600$700$800$900 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $849
Stanton County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑5.7% $773 $849 $1,114
FY 2025 ↓0.5% $723 $803 $1,054
FY 2024 ↓4.8% $718 $807 $1,060
FY 2023 ↑13.8% $759 $848 $1,116
FY 2022 ↑6.0% $656 $745 $980
FY 2021 ↑19.8% $612 $703 $927
FY 2020 $504 $587 $773
Total change (6yr): +44.6%
Annualized: +6.3%/yr
1 BR: $587 → $849

Part of the Norfolk, NE Micro Area

Stanton County is a outlying county of the Norfolk, NE micropolitan statistical area, alongside 2 other micro-area counties.

Stanton County ranks #1 of 3 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Stanton County (this county) ($849), Pierce County ($810), Madison County ($758).

Stanton County (this county)
1 BR: $849/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $810/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $758/mo

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Stanton County, both outside Nebraska 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 NE (FY2026).

Delta County
CO · 2 BR $1,114/mo
Washington County
CO · 2 BR $1,114/mo
Allen County
IN · 2 BR $1,113/mo
Vanderburgh County
IN · 2 BR $1,113/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside NE).

Wells County
ND · 17.1% of income · 2 BR $873/mo
Ramsey County
ND · 17.1% of income · 2 BR $873/mo
Pleasants County
WV · 17.1% of income · 2 BR $869/mo
Rooks County
KS · 17.1% of income · 2 BR $877/mo

Nearby Counties in Nebraska

Largest counties by population in Nebraska

Showing the 8 largest of 92 other counties in Nebraska.

Douglas County
1 BR: $1,148/mo Pop: 582,638
Lancaster County
1 BR: $926/mo Pop: 322,063
Sarpy County
1 BR: $1,148/mo Pop: 191,272
Hall County
1 BR: $978/mo Pop: 62,575
Buffalo County
1 BR: $863/mo Pop: 50,103
Dodge County
1 BR: $861/mo Pop: 37,175
Scotts Bluff County
1 BR: $758/mo Pop: 36,048
Madison County
1 BR: $758/mo Pop: 35,538
View all counties in Nebraska →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Stanton County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Stanton County is $849 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,114 and a studio is $773.
How does Stanton County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Stanton County is 11% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $849 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Stanton County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Stanton County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,114 ranks #1,227 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 Stanton County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $33,960 ($2,830/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Stanton County.
Is rent going up or down in Stanton County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Stanton County increased by 5.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $803 to $849.
Which jobs can afford rent in Stanton County? ▼
Based on Nebraska BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $849/mo. 12 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Stanton County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Stanton County went from $587 in FY 2020 to $849 in FY 2026, a total change of +44.6% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Stanton County? ▼
In Stanton County, the FY 2026 FMR of $849/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 Stanton County? ▼
For Stanton County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($849/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

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.