Rent by ZIP · Johnson County
Rent in Sterling, NE 68443
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (+6.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $812 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $670 | +10.4% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $730 | +6.8% | $702–858 | $525 ±$48 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $960 | +6.3% | $918–1,122 | $813 ±$100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,150 | +7.8% | $1,116–1,364 | $916 ±$225 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,280 | +8.6% | $1,251–1,529 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Johnson County, NE. 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 Johnson County, NE, 2 bedrooms: $1,062.
What renters pay in 68443
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68442 | Stella | $1,060 | – |
| 68444 | Strang | $1,050 | – |
| 68441 | Steinauer | $1,010 | – |
| 68445 | Swanton | $1,090 | $933 |
| 68440 | Steele City | $1,060 | – |
| 68446 | Syracuse | $1,010 | $688 |
Fair Market Rents across Johnson County, NE · All NE 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.