Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43209
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,510 (+12.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,154 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,040 | +14.4% | $1,071–1,309 | $1,103 ±$401 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $1,120 | +13.4% | $1,143–1,397 | $963 ±$32 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,340 | +12.7% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,189 ±$38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,610 | +11.8% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,573 ±$167 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,050 | $1,810 | +13.3% | $1,845–2,255 | $2,053 ±$252 |
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 43209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43210 | Columbus | $1,000 | – |
| 43207 | Columbus | $1,420 | $1,107 |
| 43211 | Columbus | $1,340 | $1,024 |
| 43206 | Columbus | $1,670 | $1,389 |
| 43212 | Columbus | $1,760 | $1,468 |
| 43205 | Columbus | $1,380 | $1,166 |
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.