FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Merrick County
Studio
$689
1BR
$732
2BR
$961
3BR
$1,323
4BR
$1,612
Merrick County, Nebraska
FIPS 31121 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $689 | $8,268 |
| 1-Bedroom | $732 | $8,784 |
| 2-Bedroom | $961 | $11,532 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,323 | $15,876 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,612 | $19,344 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $961/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$38,440/yr ($3,203/mo). Area Median Income is $96,500.
At NE's state minimum wage of $13.50/hr, a worker would need to work 55 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $689 | $732 | $961 | $1,323 | $1,612 |
| FY2025 | $622 | $752 | $907 | $1,113 | $1,487 |
| FY2024 | $609 | $711 | $872 | $1,147 | $1,292 |
| FY2023 | $576 | $628 | $826 | $1,126 | $1,143 |
| FY2022 | $552 | $575 | $757 | $1,023 | $1,027 |
| FY2021 | $530 | $557 | $734 | $992 | $995 |
| FY2020 | $498 | $530 | $698 | $942 | $946 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $96,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,300 | $23,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $33,800 | $38,600 | $43,450 | $48,250 | $52,150 | $56,000 |
| 80% AMI | $54,050 | $61,800 | $69,500 | $77,200 | $83,400 | $89,600 |