Lancaster County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Nebraska. Population: 322,063.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$855/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$926/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,141/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,587/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,712/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $815 | $855 | +$40 (+4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $910 | $926 | +$16 (+1.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,125 | $1,141 | +$16 (+1.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,576 | $1,587 | +$11 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,685 | $1,712 | +$27 (+1.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,040
$3,087/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,640
$3,803/month gross
Other Counties in Nebraska
Box Butte County
1 BR: $732/mo
Otoe County
1 BR: $783/mo
Kimball County
1 BR: $732/mo
Cuming County
1 BR: $826/mo
Hall County
1 BR: $978/mo
Saunders County
1 BR: $956/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.