Gage County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 21,654.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$663/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$732/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
-24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$961/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,152/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,298/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
-26% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $622 | $663 | +$41 (+6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $691 | $732 | +$41 (+5.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $907 | $961 | +$54 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,093 | $1,152 | +$59 (+5.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,251 | $1,298 | +$47 (+3.8%) |
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
Platte County
1 BR: $809/mo
Gosper County
1 BR: $732/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $758/mo
Butler County
1 BR: $732/mo
Red Willow County
1 BR: $732/mo
Brown 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.