Dawes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 8,279.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$715/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
-20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$786/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,031/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,372/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
-10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,378/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
-22% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $638 | $715 | +$77 (+12.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $709 | $786 | +$77 (+10.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $1,031 | +$101 (+10.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,230 | $1,372 | +$142 (+11.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,235 | $1,378 | +$143 (+11.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$31,440
$2,620/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,240
$3,437/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Pierce County
1 BR: $810/mo
McPherson County
1 BR: $747/mo
Sarpy County
1 BR: $1,148/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $732/mo
Scotts Bluff County
1 BR: $758/mo
Kimball County
1 BR: $732/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.