Rent in Cheyenne County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,086$13,032 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,134 (+4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 | $822 | $9,864 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $828 | $9,936 | $33,120 | $15.92/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,086 | $13,032 | $43,440 | $20.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | $25.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,438 | $17,256 | $57,520 | $27.65/hr |
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Rent in Cheyenne County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Cheyenne County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,134 for a two-bedroom, up 4.4% from $1,086. A one-bedroom goes from $828 to $867, a studio from $822 to $861.
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 Cheyenne County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $828 for a one-bedroom and $1,086 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,032 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 Cheyenne County, NE?
To keep a $1,086 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.88 an hour, or $43,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $828 takes $15.92 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cheyenne County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $822, one bedroom $828, two $1,086, three $1,302 and four $1,438 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cheyenne County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $60,348 a year ($5,029 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,086 takes 21.6% 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: ($1,086 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.88 an hour.