Rent in Columbus, IN at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,415$16,980 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,493 (+5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Columbus, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Columbus, IN by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,233 | $14,796 | $49,320 | $23.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,415 | $16,980 | $56,600 | $27.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,697 | $20,364 | $67,880 | $32.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,000 | $24,000 | $80,000 | $38.46/hr |
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Rent in Columbus, IN: common questions
How much is rent going up in Columbus, IN in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,493 for a two-bedroom, up 5.5% from $1,415. A one-bedroom goes from $1,257 to $1,276, a studio from $1,233 to $1,261.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Columbus, IN?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,257 for a one-bedroom and $1,415 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,980 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Columbus, IN?
To keep a $1,415 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.21 an hour, or $56,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,257 takes $24.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Columbus, IN?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,233, one bedroom $1,257, two $1,415, three $1,697 and four $2,000 a month.
Is rent affordable in Columbus, IN?
For the typical household, earning $77,456 a year ($6,455 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,415 takes 21.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,415 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.21 an hour.