Kearney County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 6,655.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$689/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
-23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$757/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
-21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$993/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
-15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,191/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
-22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,327/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $631 | $689 | +$58 (+9.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $701 | $757 | +$56 (+8.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $920 | $993 | +$73 (+7.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,108 | $1,191 | +$83 (+7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,220 | $1,327 | +$107 (+8.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,280
$2,523/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$39,720
$3,310/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Thomas County
1 BR: $732/mo
Cedar County
1 BR: $795/mo
Lancaster County
1 BR: $926/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $758/mo
Dodge County
1 BR: $861/mo
Dawson County
1 BR: $881/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.