Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68517
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,160 (+5.5% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $830 | +8.4% | $810–990 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $910 | +5.5% | $864–1,056 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,100 | +5.5% | $1,044–1,276 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,520 | +5.9% | $1,449–1,771 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,650 | +10.3% | $1,638–2,002 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68516 | Lincoln | $1,470 | $1,259 |
| 68514 | Lincoln | $1,140 | – |
| 68520 | Lincoln | $1,800 | $1,755 |
| 68521 | Lincoln | $1,460 | $1,192 |
| 68512 | Lincoln | $1,440 | $1,414 |
| 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.