Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Columbia, MD 21045
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,240 (+9.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,777 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | $1,500 | +13.3% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,697 ±$1,596 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,810 | $1,670 | +8.4% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,555 ±$149 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,050 | +9.3% | $2,016–2,464 | $1,781 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,800 | $2,600 | +7.7% | $2,520–3,080 | $2,361 ±$142 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,880 | +8% | $2,799–3,421 | $2,600 ±$1,038 |
Small Area FMRs for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,006.
What renters pay in 21045
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21044 | Columbia | $2,730 | $2,233 |
| 21046 | Columbia | $2,640 | $2,158 |
| 21043 | Ellicott City | $2,480 | $2,142 |
| 21047 | Fallston | $2,950 | – |
| 21042 | Ellicott City | $2,640 | $2,162 |
| 21048 | Finksburg | $1,690 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Howard County, MD · All MD 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.