Rent in Otoe County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,028$12,336 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,112 (+8.2%)How much rent can you afford in Otoe 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 Otoe 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 | $713 | $8,556 | $28,520 | $13.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $783 | $9,396 | $31,320 | $15.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,028 | $12,336 | $41,120 | $19.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,371 | $16,452 | $54,840 | $26.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,432 | $17,184 | $57,280 | $27.54/hr |
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Rent in Otoe County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Otoe County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,112 for a two-bedroom, up 8.2% from $1,028. A one-bedroom goes from $783 to $850, a studio from $713 to $805.
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 Otoe County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $783 for a one-bedroom and $1,028 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,336 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 Otoe County, NE?
To keep a $1,028 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.77 an hour, or $41,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $783 takes $15.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Otoe County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $713, one bedroom $783, two $1,028, three $1,371 and four $1,432 a month.
Is rent affordable in Otoe County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $82,188 a year ($6,849 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,028 takes 15% 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: ($1,028 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.77 an hour.