Rent by ZIP · Buffalo County
Rent in Shelton, NE 68876
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (+15.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,060 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $770 | +26% | $873–1,067 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $850 | +14.1% | $873–1,067 | $342 ±$327 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,020 | +15.7% | $1,062–1,298 | $970 ±$184 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,340 | +14.9% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,331 ±$381 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,700 | +15.9% | $1,773–2,167 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, NE, 2 bedrooms: $1,097.
What renters pay in 68876
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68875 | Scotia | $1,010 | $582 |
| 68874 | Sargent | $1,010 | $648 |
| 68878 | Sumner | $1,090 | $950 |
| 68873 | Saint Paul | $1,010 | $721 |
| 68879 | Taylor | $1,080 | – |
| 68872 | Saint Libory | $1,320 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Buffalo 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.