Rent in Dodge County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,130$13,560 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,207 (+6.8%)How much rent can you afford in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 | $784 | $9,408 | $31,360 | $15.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $861 | $10,332 | $34,440 | $16.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,130 | $13,560 | $45,200 | $21.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,355 | $16,260 | $54,200 | $26.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,496 | $17,952 | $59,840 | $28.77/hr |
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Rent in Dodge County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dodge County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,207 for a two-bedroom, up 6.8% from $1,130. A one-bedroom goes from $861 to $923, a studio from $784 to $874.
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 Dodge County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $861 for a one-bedroom and $1,130 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,560 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 Dodge County, NE?
To keep a $1,130 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.73 an hour, or $45,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $861 takes $16.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dodge County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $784, one bedroom $861, two $1,130, three $1,355 and four $1,496 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dodge County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $74,329 a year ($6,194 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,130 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,130 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.73 an hour.