Rent by ZIP · Lancaster County
Rent in Lincoln, NE 68528
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (+8.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,351 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,030 | +12.6% | $1,044–1,276 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,120 | +9.8% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,239 ±$117 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,380 | +8.7% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,413 ±$55 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,920 | +8.3% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,013 ±$459 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,070 | +12.6% | $2,097–2,563 | $1,406 ±$450 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lincoln, NE HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 68528
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 | – |
| 68526 | Lincoln | $1,520 | $1,408 |
| 68531 | Lincoln | $1,310 | – |
| 68524 | Lincoln | $1,120 | $939 |
| 68523 | Lincoln | $1,300 | – |
| 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.