Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68516
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,470 (+11.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,261 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $990 | +14.1% | $1,017–1,243 | $1,159 ±$170 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,070 | +13.1% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,128 ±$54 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,320 | +11.4% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,259 ±$71 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 | $1,840 | +10.9% | $1,836–2,244 | $1,736 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,290 | $1,980 | +15.7% | $2,061–2,519 | $1,799 ±$285 |
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 68516
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68514 | Lincoln | $1,140 | – |
| 68512 | Lincoln | $1,440 | $1,414 |
| 68520 | Lincoln | $1,800 | $1,755 |
| 68521 | Lincoln | $1,460 | $1,192 |
| 68510 | Lincoln | $1,030 | $1,014 |
| 68522 | Lincoln | $1,390 | $1,138 |
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.