Rent by ZIP · Platte County
Rent in Columbus, NE 68601
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,130 (+6.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $897 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $740 | +10.8% | $738–902 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $810 | +7.4% | $783–957 | $680 ±$99 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,060 | +6.6% | $1,017–1,243 | $927 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,400 | +5.7% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,114 ±$131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,410 | +6.4% | $1,350–1,650 | $1,036 ±$141 |
Small Area FMRs for the Platte County, NE. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Platte County, NE, 2 bedrooms: $1,139.
What renters pay in 68601
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68620 | Albion | $1,100 | $1,234 |
| 68621 | Ames | $1,250 | – |
| 68622 | Bartlett | $1,030 | – |
| 68623 | Belgrade | $1,010 | – |
| 68624 | Bellwood | $1,030 | $786 |
| 68626 | Brainard | $1,040 | $738 |
Fair Market Rents across Platte County, NE · All NE 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.