Rent in Saunders County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,089$13,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,153 (+5.9%)How much rent can you afford in Saunders 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 Saunders 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 | $870 | $10,440 | $34,800 | $16.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $956 | $11,472 | $38,240 | $18.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,089 | $13,068 | $43,560 | $20.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,432 | $17,184 | $57,280 | $27.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,619 | $19,428 | $64,760 | $31.13/hr |
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Rent in Saunders County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Saunders County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,153 for a two-bedroom, up 5.9% from $1,089. A one-bedroom goes from $956 to $1,014, a studio from $870 to $931.
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 Saunders County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $956 for a one-bedroom and $1,089 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,068 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 Saunders County, NE?
To keep a $1,089 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.94 an hour, or $43,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $956 takes $18.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Saunders County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $870, one bedroom $956, two $1,089, three $1,432 and four $1,619 a month.
Is rent affordable in Saunders County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $94,066 a year ($7,839 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,089 takes 13.9% 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: ($1,089 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.94 an hour.