Rent by ZIP · Merrick County
Rent in Clarks, NE 68628
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,170 (+0.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $792 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $830 | +3.6% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $890 | 0% | $801–979 | $342 ±$41 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,160 | +0.9% | $1,053–1,287 | $792 ±$138 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,560 | +1.3% | $1,422–1,738 | $850 ±$546 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,880 | +1.6% | $1,719–2,101 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 68628
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68627 | Cedar Rapids | $1,010 | $757 |
| 68629 | Clarkson | $1,140 | $700 |
| 68626 | Brainard | $1,040 | $738 |
| 68631 | Creston | $1,260 | – |
| 68624 | Bellwood | $1,030 | $786 |
| 68632 | David City | $1,010 | $769 |
Fair Market Rents across Merrick 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.