Rent by ZIP · Richland County
Rent in Columbia, SC 29205
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,270 (-5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,109 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $1,080 | -4.6% | $927–1,133 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 | $1,220 | -4.1% | $1,053–1,287 | $906 ±$62 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,340 | -5.2% | $1,143–1,397 | $1,116 ±$50 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,700 | -5.9% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,451 ±$148 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $2,010 | -9.5% | $1,638–2,002 | $2,609 ±$1,459 |
Small Area FMRs for the Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,226.
What renters pay in 29205
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29204 | Columbia | $1,150 | $1,068 |
| 29206 | Columbia | $1,430 | $1,200 |
| 29203 | Columbia | $1,200 | $1,064 |
| 29201 | Columbia | $1,640 | $1,377 |
| 29209 | Columbia | $1,330 | $1,221 |
| 29210 | Columbia | $1,290 | $1,122 |
Fair Market Rents across Richland County, SC · All SC 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.