Columbia County, Florida rent (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027)
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County is $1,187 a month for FY2027 (HUD, effective Oct 1, 2026; verified Oct 22, 2026). Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,190 (ZIP 32038) to $1,350 (ZIP 32024).
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Data: HUD FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026)
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County, Florida is $1,187 a month, including utilities. Studios are $891 and 3-bedrooms are $1,422.
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $891 | $990 | −$99 (-10.0%) |
| 1-bedroom | $931 | $1,034 | −$103 (-10.0%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,187 | $1,318 | −$131 (-9.9%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,422 | $1,580 | −$158 (-10.0%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,571 | $1,745 | −$174 (-10.0%) |
Columbia County is part of the Columbia County, FL.
Is rent in Columbia County higher than the Florida average?
Columbia County's 2-bedroom FMR is $287 below the median Florida county ($1,474), ranking 47 of 67.
- $953–$1,040
- $1,041–$1,323
- $1,324–$1,650
- $1,651–$1,916
- $1,917–$2,564
What is rent by ZIP code in Columbia County?
HUD publishes Small Area FMRs for 6 ZIP codes in Columbia County. Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,190 (ZIP 32038) to $1,350 (ZIP 32024).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32024 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 32025 | $930 | $980 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,620 |
| 32038 | $900 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 32055 | $900 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 32061 | $900 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 32096 | $900 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
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How does Columbia County compare with the median Florida county?
The table compares every unit size with the median of Florida's 67 county FMRs.
| Unit size | Columbia County | Median Florida county | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $891 | $1,186 | −$295 |
| 1-bedroom | $931 | $1,264 | −$333 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,187 | $1,474 | −$287 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,422 | $1,837 | −$415 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,571 | $2,028 | −$457 |
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What is a Fair Market Rent?
A Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's estimate of the 40th percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard-quality units rented by recent movers in a metro area or nonmetro county. HUD uses it to set Housing Choice Voucher limits. It is not an average asking rent.
Sources
- HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, county-level data file (effective Oct 1, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Federal Register notice of FY2027 FMRs (91 FR 56156): effective October 1, 2026 (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD: FY2027 FMR reevaluation requests (no Florida areas listed) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent schedule (PDF) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD USER: Fair Market Rents (definitions and documentation) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents, county-level data file (revised; prior-year column) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents data file (effective Oct 1, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026 · Next review: Jan 15, 2027 · Download CSV (county FMRs) · Download CSV (ZIP and city SAFMRs) · Methodology