Rent in Platte County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,061$12,732 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,139 (+7.4%)How much rent can you afford in Platte 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 Platte 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 | $736 | $8,832 | $29,440 | $14.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $809 | $9,708 | $32,360 | $15.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,061 | $12,732 | $42,440 | $20.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,399 | $16,788 | $55,960 | $26.90/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,405 | $16,860 | $56,200 | $27.02/hr |
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Rent in Platte County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Platte County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,139 for a two-bedroom, up 7.4% from $1,061. A one-bedroom goes from $809 to $871, a studio from $736 to $825.
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 Platte County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $809 for a one-bedroom and $1,061 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,732 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 Platte County, NE?
To keep a $1,061 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.40 an hour, or $42,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $809 takes $15.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Platte County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $736, one bedroom $809, two $1,061, three $1,399 and four $1,405 a month.
Is rent affordable in Platte County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $71,552 a year ($5,963 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,061 takes 17.8% 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: ($1,061 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.40 an hour.