Rent in Seward County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$967$11,604 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,055 (+9.1%)How much rent can you afford in Seward 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 Seward 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 | $730 | $8,760 | $29,200 | $14.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $756 | $9,072 | $30,240 | $14.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $967 | $11,604 | $38,680 | $18.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,345 | $16,140 | $53,800 | $25.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $17,400 | $58,000 | $27.88/hr |
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Rent in Seward County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in Seward County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,055 for a two-bedroom, up 9.1% from $967. A one-bedroom goes from $756 to $830, a studio from $730 to $820.
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 Seward County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $756 for a one-bedroom and $967 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,604 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 Seward County, NE?
To keep a $967 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.60 an hour, or $38,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $756 takes $14.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Seward County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $730, one bedroom $756, two $967, three $1,345 and four $1,450 a month.
Is rent affordable in Seward County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $82,444 a year ($6,870 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $967 takes 14.1% 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: ($967 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.60 an hour.