Rent in Buffalo County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,031$12,372 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,097 (+6.4%)How much rent can you afford in Buffalo County, NE?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Buffalo County, NE by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $9,444 | $31,480 | $15.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,031 | $12,372 | $41,240 | $19.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $16,320 | $54,400 | $26.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,730 | $20,760 | $69,200 | $33.27/hr |
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Rent in Buffalo County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Buffalo County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,097 for a two-bedroom, up 6.4% from $1,031. A one-bedroom goes from $863 to $904, a studio from $787 to $899.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Buffalo County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $863 for a one-bedroom and $1,031 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,372 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Buffalo County, NE?
To keep a $1,031 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.83 an hour, or $41,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $863 takes $16.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Buffalo County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $787, one bedroom $863, two $1,031, three $1,360 and four $1,730 a month.
Is rent affordable in Buffalo County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $75,911 a year ($6,326 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,031 takes 16.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,031 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.83 an hour.