Rent by ZIP · Richland County
Rent in Columbia, SC 29209
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,330 (-4.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,326 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,120 | -3.6% | $972–1,188 | $1,459 ±$296 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,270 | -3.9% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,186 ±$81 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,390 | -4.3% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,221 ±$105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,770 | -5.1% | $1,512–1,848 | $1,435 ±$137 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $2,080 | -8.7% | $1,710–2,090 | $2,077 ±$211 |
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 29209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29210 | Columbia | $1,290 | $1,122 |
| 29206 | Columbia | $1,430 | $1,200 |
| 29212 | Columbia | $1,430 | $1,390 |
| 29205 | Columbia | $1,270 | $1,116 |
| 29204 | Columbia | $1,150 | $1,068 |
| 29203 | Columbia | $1,200 | $1,064 |
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.