Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43221
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,970 (+12.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,501 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | $1,360 | +14% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,498 ±$229 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 | $1,460 | +13.7% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,213 ±$81 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,750 | +12.6% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,587 ±$91 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,100 | +11.9% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,783 ±$130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,360 | +13.1% | $2,403–2,937 | $2,917 ±$1,034 |
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 43221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43220 | Columbus | $1,650 | $1,335 |
| 43222 | Columbus | $1,260 | $1,105 |
| 43219 | Columbus | $1,630 | $1,331 |
| 43223 | Columbus | $1,440 | $1,131 |
| 43224 | Columbus | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| 43217 | Columbus | $1,520 | $1,151 |
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.