Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43203
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,300 (+14% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $978 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $890 | +14.6% | $918–1,122 | $844 ±$214 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,090 | $950 | +14.7% | $981–1,199 | $510 ±$496 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,140 | +14% | $1,170–1,430 | $1,117 ±$129 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,370 | +13.1% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,329 ±$209 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,540 | +14.3% | $1,584–1,936 | – |
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 43203
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43202 | Columbus | $1,510 | $1,187 |
| 43204 | Columbus | $1,480 | $1,191 |
| 43201 | Columbus | $1,690 | $1,363 |
| 43205 | Columbus | $1,380 | $1,166 |
| 43206 | Columbus | $1,670 | $1,389 |
| 43207 | Columbus | $1,420 | $1,107 |
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.