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HUD Open Data · FY 2026

What is the Fair Market Rent in Richland County, SC?

$1,276/mo 1.7%vs 2025 ($1,298)

Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025

In Richland County, South Carolina, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,276 a month. Rents run from $1,032 for a studio up to $1,911 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.

2-Bedroom FMR in Richland County and Neighbouring Counties

Sumter: $1,276Fairfield: $1,276Kershaw: $1,009Newberry: $994Lexington: $1,276Richland County: $1,276Calhoun: $1,276$1,276$1,276$1,009$994$1,276$1,276$1,276
Unit sizeMonthly FMR (FY 2026)
Studio / Efficiency$1,032
1 Bedroom$1,164
2 Bedrooms$1,276
3 Bedrooms$1,623
4 Bedrooms$1,911

How does Richland County compare?

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in South Carolina.

Higher rent than 80% of counties in South Carolina · 10th of 46

Cheapest: Cherokee County($902)
Priciest: Beaufort County($1,816)
#CountyValue
1Beaufort County$1,816
2Charleston County$1,787
2Dorchester County$1,787
… 6 more …
10Richland County(you are here)$1,276
… 33 more …
34Clarendon County$902
34Chesterfield County$902
34Cherokee County$902

More data for Richland County, South Carolina

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Fair Market Rent in Richland County, SC for 2026?

In Richland County, South Carolina, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,276 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,032 for a studio to $1,911 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.

What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Richland County, SC?

A two-bedroom in Richland County, South Carolina has a Fair Market Rent of $1,276 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.

When do Fair Market Rents in Richland County become effective?

FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.

How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?

HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).

How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Richland County, SC?

Every ZIP code in Richland County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Richland County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. Effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025).