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Rent in Lincoln, NE 68542
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (+7.9% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $850 | +11.8% | $855–1,045 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $930 | +8.6% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,140 | +7.9% | $1,107–1,353 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,590 | +6.9% | $1,530–1,870 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,710 | +11.7% | $1,719–2,101 | – |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68531 | Lincoln | $1,310 | – |
| 68528 | Lincoln | $1,500 | $1,413 |
| 68527 | Lincoln | $1,340 | – |
| 68526 | Lincoln | $1,520 | $1,408 |
| 68524 | Lincoln | $1,120 | $939 |
| 68523 | Lincoln | $1,300 | – |
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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.