Rent in Lincoln County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,052$12,624 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,099 (+4.5%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $796 | $9,552 | $31,840 | $15.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $802 | $9,624 | $32,080 | $15.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,052 | $12,624 | $42,080 | $20.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,261 | $15,132 | $50,440 | $24.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $18,240 | $60,800 | $29.23/hr |
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Living and working in Lincoln County, NE
Rent in Lincoln County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,099 for a two-bedroom, up 4.5% from $1,052. A one-bedroom goes from $802 to $840, a studio from $796 to $835.
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 Lincoln County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $802 for a one-bedroom and $1,052 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,624 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 Lincoln County, NE?
To keep a $1,052 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.23 an hour, or $42,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $802 takes $15.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $796, one bedroom $802, two $1,052, three $1,261 and four $1,520 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $65,148 a year ($5,429 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,052 takes 19.4% 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: ($1,052 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.23 an hour.