Rent by ZIP · Custer County
Rent in Merna, NE 68856
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,280 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $983 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $850 | +9.4% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $930 | +6.5% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,220 | +4.9% | $1,152–1,408 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,700 | +4.1% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,054 ±$211 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,870 | +6.4% | $1,791–2,189 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Custer County, NE. 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 Custer County, NE, 2 bedrooms: $1,014.
What renters pay in 68856
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68855 | Mason City | $1,010 | – |
| 68854 | Marquette | $1,040 | $1,014 |
| 68858 | Miller | $1,010 | – |
| 68853 | Loup City | $1,020 | $647 |
| 68859 | North Loup | $1,010 | – |
| 68852 | Litchfield | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Custer 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.