Rent by ZIP · Bartholomew County
Rent in Columbus, IN 47203
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,290 (+5.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $953 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $1,060 | +4.7% | $999–1,221 | $661 ±$581 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,080 | +5.6% | $1,026–1,254 | $870 ±$63 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,220 | +5.7% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,193 ±$287 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,460 | +5.5% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,109 ±$204 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,720 | +7% | $1,656–2,024 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Columbus, IN MSA. 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, IN MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,493.
What renters pay in 47203
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47201 | Columbus | $1,560 | $1,267 |
| 47220 | Brownstown | $1,040 | $737 |
| 47223 | Butlerville | $1,050 | – |
| 47224 | Canaan | $1,030 | – |
| 47226 | Clifford | $1,280 | $776 |
| 47227 | Commiskey | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Bartholomew County, IN · All IN 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.