Rent by ZIP · Franklin County
Rent in Columbus, OH 43235
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,900 (+12.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,477 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,310 | +13.7% | $1,341–1,639 | $1,377 ±$17 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,410 | +13.5% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,341 ±$55 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,690 | +12.4% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,539 ±$67 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,030 | +11.3% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,795 ±$96 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,280 | +13.2% | $2,322–2,838 | $2,063 ±$1,448 |
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 43235
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43232 | Columbus | $1,420 | $1,130 |
| 43231 | Columbus | $1,490 | $1,184 |
| 43230 | Columbus | $1,960 | $1,597 |
| 43240 | Columbus | $1,910 | $1,597 |
| 43229 | Columbus | $1,480 | $1,191 |
| 43228 | Columbus | $1,520 | $1,250 |
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.