Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43212
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,760 (+11.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,428 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,230 | +12.2% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,313 ±$499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,480 | $1,320 | +12.1% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,327 ±$77 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,580 | +11.4% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,468 ±$125 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,890 | +11.1% | $1,890–2,310 | $1,995 ±$240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,130 | +12.2% | $2,151–2,629 | $1,956 ±$1,234 |
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 43212
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43211 | Columbus | $1,340 | $1,024 |
| 43213 | Columbus | $1,450 | $1,147 |
| 43210 | Columbus | $1,000 | – |
| 43214 | Columbus | $1,650 | $1,401 |
| 43209 | Columbus | $1,510 | $1,189 |
| 43215 | Columbus | $2,350 | $1,824 |
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.