Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43085
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (+14.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,520 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,260 | +15.1% | $1,305–1,595 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,350 | +14.8% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,133 ±$127 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,620 | +14.2% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,591 ±$105 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $1,940 | +13.4% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,714 ±$120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,510 | $2,180 | +15.1% | $2,259–2,761 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,602.
What renters pay in 43085
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43084 | Woodstock | $1,290 | $781 |
| 43082 | Westerville | $2,080 | $1,780 |
| 43081 | Westerville | $1,940 | $1,600 |
| 43080 | Utica | $1,350 | $637 |
| 43078 | Urbana | $1,070 | $897 |
| 43077 | Unionville Center | $1,310 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Franklin County, OH · All OH 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.