Rent in McPherson County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$980$11,760 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+3.5%)How much rent can you afford in McPherson 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 McPherson 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 | $680 | $8,160 | $27,200 | $13.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $747 | $8,964 | $29,880 | $14.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $980 | $11,760 | $39,200 | $18.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $14,520 | $48,400 | $23.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,309 | $15,708 | $52,360 | $25.17/hr |
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Rent in McPherson County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in McPherson County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,014 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $980. A one-bedroom goes from $747 to $775, a studio from $680 to $734.
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 McPherson County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $747 for a one-bedroom and $980 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,760 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 McPherson County, NE?
To keep a $980 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.85 an hour, or $39,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $747 takes $14.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in McPherson County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $680, one bedroom $747, two $980, three $1,210 and four $1,309 a month.
Is rent affordable in McPherson County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $58,684 a year ($4,890 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $980 takes 20% 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: ($980 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.85 an hour.