Howard County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 6,476.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$752/mo
↑ 9.8% YoY
-16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$910/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,049/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,258/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,389/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $685 | $752 | +$67 (+9.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $823 | $910 | +$87 (+10.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $999 | $1,049 | +$50 (+5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,204 | $1,258 | +$54 (+4.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,324 | $1,389 | +$65 (+4.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,400
$3,033/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,960
$3,497/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Logan County
1 BR: $732/mo
Gosper County
1 BR: $732/mo
Nance County
1 BR: $732/mo
McPherson County
1 BR: $747/mo
Saline County
1 BR: $732/mo
Sioux 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.