Rent by ZIP · Effingham County
Rent in Watson, IL 62473
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $930 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $629 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $740 | +2.7% | $684–836 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $750 | +5.3% | $711–869 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $920 | +1.1% | $837–1,023 | $529 ±$11 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,210 | +1.7% | $1,107–1,353 | $868 ±$44 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,390 | +2.9% | $1,287–1,573 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Effingham County, IL. 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 Effingham County, IL, 2 bedrooms: $930.
What renters pay in 62473
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62474 | Westfield | $950 | – |
| 62471 | Vandalia | $930 | $849 |
| 62476 | West Salem | $980 | $769 |
| 62469 | Trilla | $990 | – |
| 62477 | West Union | $1,520 | – |
| 62468 | Toledo | $1,040 | $863 |
Fair Market Rents across Effingham 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.