Rent in York County, NE at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,005$12,060 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,047 (+4.2%)How much rent can you afford in York 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 York 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 | $697 | $8,364 | $27,880 | $13.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $766 | $9,192 | $30,640 | $14.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,005 | $12,060 | $40,200 | $19.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,234 | $14,808 | $49,360 | $23.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,331 | $15,972 | $53,240 | $25.60/hr |
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Rent in York County, NE: common questions
How much is rent going up in York County, NE in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,047 for a two-bedroom, up 4.2% from $1,005. A one-bedroom goes from $766 to $815, a studio from $697 to $758.
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 York County, NE?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $766 for a one-bedroom and $1,005 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,060 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 York County, NE?
To keep a $1,005 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.33 an hour, or $40,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $766 takes $14.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in York County, NE?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $697, one bedroom $766, two $1,005, three $1,234 and four $1,331 a month.
Is rent affordable in York County, NE?
For the typical household, earning $77,757 a year ($6,480 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,005 takes 15.5% 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: ($1,005 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.33 an hour.