FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Buffalo County
Studio
$787
1BR
$863
2BR
$1,031
3BR
$1,360
4BR
$1,730
Buffalo County, Nebraska
FIPS 31019 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Buffalo County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $787 | $9,444 |
| 1-Bedroom | $863 | $10,356 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,031 | $12,372 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,730 | $20,760 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,031/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$41,240/yr ($3,437/mo). Area Median Income is $105,800.
At NE's state minimum wage of $13.50/hr, a worker would need to work 59 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $787 | $863 | $1,031 | $1,360 | $1,730 |
| FY2025 | $651 | $778 | $941 | $1,254 | $1,580 |
| FY2024 | $651 | $758 | $960 | $1,281 | $1,629 |
| FY2023 | $640 | $712 | $929 | $1,260 | $1,582 |
| FY2022 | $555 | $635 | $836 | $1,140 | $1,431 |
| FY2021 | $549 | $631 | $832 | $1,136 | $1,441 |
| FY2020 | $509 | $593 | $781 | $1,072 | $1,371 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $105,800
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $22,250 | $25,400 | $28,600 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $37,050 | $42,350 | $47,650 | $52,900 | $57,150 | $61,400 |
| 80% AMI | $59,300 | $67,750 | $76,200 | $84,650 | $91,450 | $98,200 |