Box Butte County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 10,778.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$666/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$732/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$961/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,182/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,284/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
-27% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $625 | $666 | +$41 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $695 | $732 | +$37 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $912 | $961 | +$49 (+5.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,099 | $1,182 | +$83 (+7.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,209 | $1,284 | +$75 (+6.2%) |
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
Grant County
1 BR: $732/mo
York County
1 BR: $766/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $802/mo
Dodge County
1 BR: $861/mo
Deuel County
1 BR: $732/mo
Fillmore County
1 BR: $877/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.