Rent by ZIP · Lowndes County
Rent in Columbus, MS 39702
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $910 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $944 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $740 | +5.4% | $702–858 | $1,023 ±$575 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $750 | +4% | $702–858 | $624 ±$353 |
| 2 bedrooms | $910 | $880 | +3.4% | $819–1,001 | $848 ±$77 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,200 | +4.2% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,026 ±$73 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,270 | 0% | $1,143–1,397 | $731 ±$491 |
Small Area FMRs for the Lowndes County, MS. 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 Lowndes County, MS, 2 bedrooms: $931.
What renters pay in 39702
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39701 | Columbus | $910 | $798 |
| 39705 | Columbus | $1,070 | $1,072 |
| 39730 | Aberdeen | $910 | $726 |
| 39735 | Ackerman | $1,010 | $569 |
| 39736 | Artesia | $910 | $384 |
| 39737 | Bellefontaine | $910 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lowndes County, MS · All MS 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.