Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68526
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,520 (+5.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,353 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,080 | +8.3% | $1,053–1,287 | $1,034 ±$135 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,250 | $1,170 | +6.8% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,318 ±$77 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,440 | +5.6% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,408 ±$93 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $2,000 | +5% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,781 ±$340 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,160 | +9.7% | $2,133–2,607 | $2,102 ±$995 |
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 68526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68527 | Lincoln | $1,340 | – |
| 68524 | Lincoln | $1,120 | $939 |
| 68528 | Lincoln | $1,500 | $1,413 |
| 68523 | Lincoln | $1,300 | – |
| 68522 | Lincoln | $1,390 | $1,138 |
| 68521 | Lincoln | $1,460 | $1,192 |
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.