ZIP code · South Carolina
ZIP 29203: Section 8 rents and assisted housing
ZIP code 29203 lies mainly in Richland County, South Carolina (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file). HUD records 40 assisted, public-housing or tax-credit properties here with 3,171 units in total. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- 2-bedroom Small Area FMR
- $1,200
- County
- Richland County
- HUD-recorded properties
- 40
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for ZIP 29203
Small Area FMRs set rents by ZIP code; whether a housing authority uses them depends on the area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | FY2027 Small Area FMR | HUD basic range (90%–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $970 / month | $873 – $1,067 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 / month | $990 – $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 / month | $1,080 – $1,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 / month | $1,359 – $1,661 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 / month | $1,548 – $1,892 |
HUD area: Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (METRO17900M17900). Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027.
FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Richland County
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $992 | $1,126 | $1,226 | $1,546 | $1,754 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $992 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,126 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,226 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,546 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,754 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO17900M17900. Imported 4 October 2026.
HUD-recorded properties in ZIP 29203
Where this information comes from
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File · U.S. Census Bureau · source updated 1 January 2020 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing Counseling · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 4 October 2026
Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies (retrieved 4 October 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).