The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Columbus, IN MSA, IN

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Columbus, IN MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $933 to a high of $1,141, with an average of $1,037.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $959, a maximum of $1,172, and an average of $1,065.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,076, peaking at a maximum of $1,316, and averaging at $1,196.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,385, a maximum of $1,693, and an average of $1,539.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,502 to a maximum of $1,836, with an average of $1,669.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Columbus, IN MSA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $933 $959 $1,076 $1,385 $1,502
Average Rent $1,037 $1,065 $1,196 $1,539 $1,669
High Rent(110%) $1,141 $1,172 $1,316 $1,693 $1,836
2023 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $809 $827 $934 $1,236 $1,364
Average Rent $899 $919 $1,038 $1,373 $1,516
High Rent (110%) $989 $1,011 $1,142 $1,510 $1,668
2022 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $740 $743 $858 $1,113 $1,267
Average Rent $822 $825 $953 $1,237 $1,408
High Rent(110%) $904 $908 $1,048 $1,361 $1,549
2021 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $684 $688 $811 $1,063 $1,198
Average Rent $760 $764 $901 $1,181 $1,331
High Rent (110%) $836 $840 $991 $1,299 $1,464
2020 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $652 $655 $788 $1,022 $1,094
Average Rent $724 $728 $876 $1,136 $1,216
High Rent(110%) $796 $801 $964 $1,250 $1,338
2019 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $641 $645 $770 $999 $1,041
Average Rent $712 $717 $856 $1,110 $1,157
High Rent (110%) $783 $789 $942 $1,221 $1,273
2018 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $565 $636 $759 $968 $1,037
Average Rent $628 $707 $843 $1,075 $1,152
High Rent(110%) $691 $778 $927 $1,183 $1,267
2017 Columbus, IN MSA, IN Low Rent (90%) $536 $648 $770 $977 $1,062
Average Rent $596 $720 $856 $1,085 $1,180
High Rent (110%) $656 $792 $942 $1,194 $1,298


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