Rent in Johnson County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$982$11,784 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,062 (+8.1%)How much rent can you afford in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 | $681 | $8,172 | $27,240 | $13.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $748 | $8,976 | $29,920 | $14.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $982 | $11,784 | $39,280 | $18.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | $22.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,312 | $15,744 | $52,480 | $25.23/hr |
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Rent in Johnson County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Johnson County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,062 for a two-bedroom, up 8.1% from $982. A one-bedroom goes from $748 to $812, a studio from $681 to $769.
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 Johnson County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $748 for a one-bedroom and $982 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,784 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 Johnson County, NE?
To keep a $982 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.88 an hour, or $39,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $748 takes $14.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Johnson County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $681, one bedroom $748, two $982, three $1,177 and four $1,312 a month.
Is rent affordable in Johnson County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $57,632 a year ($4,803 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $982 takes 20.4% 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: ($982 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.88 an hour.