Rent in Morrill County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$961$11,532 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,014 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Morrill 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 Morrill 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 | $666 | $7,992 | $26,640 | $12.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $789 | $9,468 | $31,560 | $15.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $961 | $11,532 | $38,440 | $18.48/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,152 | $13,824 | $46,080 | $22.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,284 | $15,408 | $51,360 | $24.69/hr |
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Rent in Morrill County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Morrill 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 5.5% from $961. A one-bedroom goes from $789 to $905, a studio from $666 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 Morrill County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $789 for a one-bedroom and $961 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,532 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 Morrill County, NE?
To keep a $961 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.48 an hour, or $38,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $789 takes $15.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Morrill County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $666, one bedroom $789, two $961, three $1,152 and four $1,284 a month.
Is rent affordable in Morrill County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $58,500 a year ($4,875 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $961 takes 19.7% 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: ($961 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.48 an hour.