Rent in Dawes County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,031$12,372 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,081 (+4.8%)How much rent can you afford in Dawes 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 Dawes 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 | $715 | $8,580 | $28,600 | $13.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | $15.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,031 | $12,372 | $41,240 | $19.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,372 | $16,464 | $54,880 | $26.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,378 | $16,536 | $55,120 | $26.50/hr |
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Rent in Dawes County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dawes County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,081 for a two-bedroom, up 4.8% from $1,031. A one-bedroom goes from $786 to $826, a studio from $715 to $783.
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 Dawes County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $786 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 Dawes 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 $786 takes $15.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dawes County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $715, one bedroom $786, two $1,031, three $1,372 and four $1,378 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dawes County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $56,280 a year ($4,690 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,031 takes 22% 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.