Rent by ZIP · Buffalo County
Rent in Kearney, NE 68847
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (+9.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $976 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $830 | +16.9% | $873–1,067 | $742 ±$140 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $910 | +6.6% | $873–1,067 | $653 ±$172 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,080 | +9.3% | $1,062–1,298 | $947 ±$48 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,430 | +7.7% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,073 ±$67 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,810 | +8.8% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,668 ±$99 |
Small Area FMRs for the Buffalo County, NE. 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 Buffalo County, NE, 2 bedrooms: $1,097.
What renters pay in 68847
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68846 | Hordville | $1,010 | – |
| 68845 | Kearney | $1,060 | $940 |
| 68844 | Hazard | $1,020 | – |
| 68850 | Lexington | $1,110 | $936 |
| 68843 | Hampton | $1,060 | $973 |
| 68842 | Greeley | $1,110 | $692 |
Fair Market Rents across Buffalo 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.