Rent in Kearney County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$993$11,916 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,056 (+6.3%)How much rent can you afford in Kearney 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 Kearney 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 | $689 | $8,268 | $27,560 | $13.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $757 | $9,084 | $30,280 | $14.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | $19.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,191 | $14,292 | $47,640 | $22.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,327 | $15,924 | $53,080 | $25.52/hr |
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Rent in Kearney County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Kearney County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,056 for a two-bedroom, up 6.3% from $993. A one-bedroom goes from $757 to $807, a studio from $689 to $765.
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 Kearney County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $757 for a one-bedroom and $993 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,916 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 Kearney County, NE?
To keep a $993 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.10 an hour, or $39,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $757 takes $14.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kearney County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $689, one bedroom $757, two $993, three $1,191 and four $1,327 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kearney County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $78,631 a year ($6,553 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $993 takes 15.2% 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: ($993 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.10 an hour.