Rent by ZIP · DeKalb County
Rent in Waterman, IL 60556
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,370 (+9.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $885 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $860 | +12.8% | $873–1,067 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $960 | +11.5% | $963–1,177 | $525 ±$346 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,250 | +9.6% | $1,233–1,507 | $990 ±$183 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,710 | +8.8% | $1,674–2,046 | $532 ±$349 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,130 | $2,100 | +1.4% | $1,917–2,343 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the DeKalb County, IL 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 DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,481.
What renters pay in 60556
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60555 | Warrenville | $2,510 | $1,684 |
| 60554 | Sugar Grove | $1,750 | $845 |
| 60558 | Western Springs | $2,710 | $2,063 |
| 60553 | Steward | $1,400 | – |
| 60559 | Westmont | $2,230 | $1,646 |
| 60552 | Somonauk | $1,610 | $1,244 |
Fair Market Rents across DeKalb County, IL · All IL 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.