Rent by ZIP · Lake County
Rent in Whiting, IN 46394
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,230 (+6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $986 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $840 | +14.3% | $864–1,056 | $954 ±$352 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $950 | +6.3% | $909–1,111 | $909 ±$162 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,160 | +6% | $1,107–1,353 | $989 ±$102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,420 | +5.6% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,250 ±$131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,540 | +5.8% | $1,467–1,793 | $988 ±$957 |
Small Area FMRs for the Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,429.
What renters pay in 46394
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46393 | Wheeler | $1,490 | – |
| 46392 | Wheatfield | $1,360 | $928 |
| 46391 | Westville | $1,560 | $1,288 |
| 46390 | Wanatah | $1,600 | – |
| 46385 | Valparaiso | $1,590 | $1,250 |
| 46383 | Valparaiso | $1,470 | $1,238 |
Fair Market Rents across Lake County, IN · All IN 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.