Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43231
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,490 (+10.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,181 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $1,050 | +11.4% | $1,053–1,287 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,250 | $1,130 | +10.6% | $1,125–1,375 | $932 ±$25 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,350 | +10.4% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,184 ±$89 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,620 | +9.9% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,236 ±$118 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,820 | +11% | $1,818–2,222 | $2,141 ±$640 |
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 43231
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43230 | Columbus | $1,960 | $1,597 |
| 43232 | Columbus | $1,420 | $1,130 |
| 43229 | Columbus | $1,480 | $1,191 |
| 43228 | Columbus | $1,520 | $1,250 |
| 43227 | Columbus | $1,560 | $1,119 |
| 43235 | Columbus | $1,900 | $1,539 |
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.