Rent by ZIP · Merrick County
Rent in Palmer, NE 68864
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,260 (+2.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $925 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $880 | +5.7% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $960 | +5.2% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,230 | +2.4% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,042 ±$394 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,640 | +3% | $1,521–1,859 | $789 ±$109 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,960 | +3.6% | $1,827–2,233 | – |
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 68864
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68863 | Overton | $1,090 | – |
| 68865 | Phillips | $1,100 | $1,075 |
| 68862 | Ord | $1,010 | $589 |
| 68866 | Pleasanton | $1,010 | – |
| 68861 | Odessa | $1,030 | – |
| 68860 | Oconto | $1,270 | $875 |
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.