Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68506
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,330 (+9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,180 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $910 | +13.2% | $927–1,133 | $922 ±$97 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $990 | +10.1% | $981–1,199 | $1,105 ±$57 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,220 | +9% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,205 ±$102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,700 | +8.2% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,341 ±$88 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,830 | +13.1% | $1,863–2,277 | $1,891 ±$301 |
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 68506
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68505 | Lincoln | $1,300 | $1,149 |
| 68507 | Lincoln | $1,060 | $998 |
| 68504 | Lincoln | $1,170 | $1,004 |
| 68508 | Lincoln | $1,070 | $864 |
| 68503 | Lincoln | $1,140 | $971 |
| 68502 | Lincoln | $1,030 | $900 |
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.