FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kearney County
Studio
$689
1BR
$757
2BR
$993
3BR
$1,191
4BR
$1,327
Kearney County, Nebraska
FIPS 31099 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Kearney County, NE
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $689 | $8,268 |
| 1-Bedroom | $757 | $9,084 |
| 2-Bedroom | $993 | $11,916 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,191 | $14,292 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,327 | $15,924 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $993/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$39,720/yr ($3,310/mo). Area Median Income is $99,300.
At NE's state minimum wage of $13.50/hr, a worker would need to work 57 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $689 | $757 | $993 | $1,191 | $1,327 |
| FY2025 | $631 | $701 | $920 | $1,108 | $1,220 |
| FY2024 | $604 | $678 | $891 | $1,077 | $1,187 |
| FY2023 | $573 | $640 | $842 | $1,025 | $1,131 |
| FY2022 | $509 | $667 | $760 | $939 | $1,031 |
| FY2021 | $502 | $668 | $761 | $947 | $1,032 |
| FY2020 | $486 | $655 | $746 | $930 | $1,011 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $99,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,900 | $23,850 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $34,800 | $39,750 | $44,700 | $49,650 | $53,650 | $57,600 |
| 80% AMI | $55,650 | $63,600 | $71,550 | $79,450 | $85,850 | $92,200 |