Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68505
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,300 (+7.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,157 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $910 | +9.9% | $900–1,100 | $966 ±$87 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $980 | +9.2% | $963–1,177 | $987 ±$46 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,210 | +7.4% | $1,170–1,430 | $1,149 ±$55 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,680 | +7.1% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,660 ±$114 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,820 | +11% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,915 ±$343 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lincoln, NE HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lincoln, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,230.
What renters pay in 68505
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68504 | Lincoln | $1,170 | $1,004 |
| 68506 | Lincoln | $1,330 | $1,205 |
| 68503 | Lincoln | $1,140 | $971 |
| 68507 | Lincoln | $1,060 | $998 |
| 68502 | Lincoln | $1,030 | $900 |
| 68508 | Lincoln | $1,070 | $864 |
Fair Market Rents across Lancaster County, NE · All NE counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.