Rent by ZIP · Berrien County
Rent in Watervliet, MI 49098
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,450 (+3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $917 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $970 | +4.1% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,070 | +3.7% | $999–1,221 | $339 ±$105 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,400 | +3.6% | $1,305–1,595 | $991 ±$133 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,840 | +3.3% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,301 ±$456 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,860 | +2.2% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,354 ±$63 |
Small Area FMRs for the Niles, MI MSA. 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 Niles, MI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,152.
What renters pay in 49098
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49097 | Vicksburg | $1,050 | $1,118 |
| 49099 | White Pigeon | $1,120 | $1,046 |
| 49096 | Vermontville | $1,150 | $932 |
| 49095 | Vandalia | $1,300 | $1,042 |
| 49094 | Union City | $1,060 | $817 |
| 49093 | Three Rivers | $1,030 | $872 |
Fair Market Rents across Berrien County, MI · All MI 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.