Rent in Dawson County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$995$11,940 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,074 (+7.9%)How much rent can you afford in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 | $690 | $8,280 | $27,600 | $13.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | $16.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $995 | $11,940 | $39,800 | $19.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,267 | $15,204 | $50,680 | $24.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,317 | $15,804 | $52,680 | $25.33/hr |
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Rent in Dawson County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dawson County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,074 for a two-bedroom, up 7.9% from $995. A one-bedroom goes from $881 to $883, a studio from $690 to $778.
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 Dawson County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $881 for a one-bedroom and $995 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,940 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 Dawson County, NE?
To keep a $995 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.13 an hour, or $39,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $881 takes $16.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dawson County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $690, one bedroom $881, two $995, three $1,267 and four $1,317 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dawson County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $69,880 a year ($5,823 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $995 takes 17.1% 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: ($995 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.13 an hour.