Rent by ZIP · Howard County
Rent in Columbia, MD 21046
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,640 (+6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,131 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $1,830 | +9.3% | $1,800–2,200 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,140 | $2,030 | +5.4% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,828 ±$103 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,490 | +6% | $2,376–2,904 | $2,158 ±$86 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,300 | $3,160 | +4.4% | $2,970–3,630 | $2,576 ±$325 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,670 | $3,500 | +4.9% | $3,303–4,037 | $2,238 ±$1,010 |
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 21046
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21045 | Columbia | $2,240 | $1,781 |
| 21047 | Fallston | $2,950 | – |
| 21044 | Columbia | $2,730 | $2,233 |
| 21048 | Finksburg | $1,690 | – |
| 21043 | Ellicott City | $2,480 | $2,142 |
| 21042 | Ellicott City | $2,640 | $2,162 |
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.