Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68521
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,460 (+13.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,231 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $970 | +16.5% | $1,017–1,243 | $975 ±$82 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,050 | +14.3% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,031 ±$66 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,290 | +13.2% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,192 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,790 | +12.8% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,477 ±$105 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $1,940 | +17% | $2,043–2,497 | $1,917 ±$307 |
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 68521
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68520 | Lincoln | $1,800 | $1,755 |
| 68522 | Lincoln | $1,390 | $1,138 |
| 68523 | Lincoln | $1,300 | – |
| 68524 | Lincoln | $1,120 | $939 |
| 68516 | Lincoln | $1,470 | $1,259 |
| 68526 | Lincoln | $1,520 | $1,408 |
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.