Nebraska · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Hall County, NE

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Hall County, NE at $1,215 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $978. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $23.37 an hour full time, or $48,600 a year. The typical household there would spend 21.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,210 (down 0.4%).

Rent in Hall County, NE at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,215$14,580 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,210 (−0.4%)
Studio$867$17/hr needed
1 bedroom$978$19/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$23.37an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,530$29/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Hall County, NE?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,215Monthly market rent
Share of gross income21.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$48,600To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,731At 30% of $69,251
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Hall 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Hall County, NE, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$867$10,404$34,680$16.67/hr
1 bedroom$978$11,736$39,120$18.81/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,215$14,580$48,600$23.37/hr
3 bedrooms$1,530$18,360$61,200$29.42/hr
4 bedrooms$2,005$24,060$80,200$38.56/hr

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Rent in Hall County, NE: common questions

How much is rent going down in Hall County, NE in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,210 for a two-bedroom, down 0.4% from $1,215. A one-bedroom goes from $978 to $972, a studio from $867 to $902.

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 Hall County, NE?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $978 for a one-bedroom and $1,215 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,580 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 Hall County, NE?

To keep a $1,215 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.37 an hour, or $48,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $978 takes $18.81 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hall County, NE?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $867, one bedroom $978, two $1,215, three $1,530 and four $2,005 a month.

Is rent affordable in Hall County, NE?

For the typical household, earning $69,251 a year ($5,771 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,215 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,215 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.37 an hour.