Rent in Dakota County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,154$13,848 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,194 (+3.5%)How much rent can you afford in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 | $796 | $9,552 | $31,840 | $15.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $925 | $11,100 | $37,000 | $17.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,154 | $13,848 | $46,160 | $22.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,386 | $16,632 | $55,440 | $26.65/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,528 | $18,336 | $61,120 | $29.38/hr |
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Rent in Dakota County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dakota County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,194 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $1,154. A one-bedroom goes from $925 to $965, a studio from $796 to $831.
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 Dakota County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $925 for a one-bedroom and $1,154 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,848 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 Dakota County, NE?
To keep a $1,154 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.19 an hour, or $46,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $925 takes $17.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dakota County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $796, one bedroom $925, two $1,154, three $1,386 and four $1,528 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dakota County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $70,329 a year ($5,861 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,154 takes 19.7% 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: ($1,154 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.19 an hour.