Rent by ZIP · Lexington County
Rent in Columbia, SC 29212
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (-2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,452 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,180 | -1.7% | $1,044–1,276 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,330 | -1.5% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,177 ±$532 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,460 | -2.1% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,390 ±$84 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,860 | -3.2% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,618 ±$156 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,050 | $2,190 | -6.4% | $1,845–2,255 | $1,708 ±$155 |
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 29212
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 |
| 29209 | Columbia | $1,330 | $1,221 |
| 29206 | Columbia | $1,430 | $1,200 |
| 29205 | Columbia | $1,270 | $1,116 |
| 29204 | Columbia | $1,150 | $1,068 |
| 29203 | Columbia | $1,200 | $1,064 |
Fair Market Rents across Lexington 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.