Rent by ZIP · Knox County
Rent in Wausa, NE 68786
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,040 (+8.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $765 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $670 | +11.9% | $675–825 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $740 | +8.1% | $720–880 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $960 | +8.3% | $936–1,144 | $808 ±$90 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,160 | +7.8% | $1,125–1,375 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,370 | +6.6% | $1,314–1,606 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Knox 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 Knox County, NE, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 68786
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68787 | Wayne | $1,010 | $838 |
| 68784 | Wakefield | $1,100 | $698 |
| 68788 | West Point | $1,130 | $662 |
| 68783 | Verdigre | $1,010 | $525 |
| 68789 | Winnetoon | $1,040 | – |
| 68790 | Winside | $1,010 | $775 |
Fair Market Rents across Knox 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.