Rent by ZIP ·
Rent in Columbus, NE 68602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,140 (+7.5% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $740 | +12.2% | $747–913 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $810 | +7.4% | $783–957 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,060 | +7.5% | $1,026–1,254 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,400 | +6.4% | $1,341–1,639 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,400 | +7.1% | $1,350–1,650 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Platte County, NE. 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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68601 | Columbus | $1,130 | $927 |
| 68620 | Albion | $1,100 | $1,234 |
| 68621 | Ames | $1,250 | – |
| 68622 | Bartlett | $1,030 | – |
| 68623 | Belgrade | $1,010 | – |
| 68624 | Bellwood | $1,030 | $786 |
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.