Section 8 apartments in Westland, Columbus
Westland is in the West area, primarily within ZIP code 43228. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
Voucher protections vary by locality
Columbus adopted source-of-income protections in Ordinance 0494-2021, including treatment of vouchers in income screening. Confirm the actual municipality and current requirements; Columbus guidance does not establish the rule for every suburban address.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
Rental listings in Westland, Columbus
Active standalone listings recorded in Columbus, OH with the neighborhood label Westland. Units nested inside building cards are excluded. Missing program tags do not establish refusal; confirm the address, availability, voucher paperwork and utilities with the owner.
No active listings are currently recorded for this search on VoucherMatch. This does not mean there are no rentals in Westland, Columbus. Compare the broader search below, consult the agency contacts, or get listing alerts.
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Check before you pay
Applying for housing assistance or joining an agency waitlist is free. An agency will not ask you to pay by app, wire or gift card to get a spot. Use HUD’s contact page to find your housing agency, then call to check an offer.
Do not pay to view a home or hold a waitlist spot. Before sending rent or a deposit, confirm the home and the person’s right to rent it. See FTC advice on checking a rental.
Sources checked October 16, 2026: HUD OIG’s August 2024 waitlist fraud bulletin and FTC rental-scam guidance (June 2026).
Rental terms used on this page
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Rental help run by a housing authority. You find a home, and the agency checks the unit, rent and your household before it approves payment.
- Payment standard
- An amount the agency uses to work out housing assistance for a unit size and area. It does not mean that any home at that rent will be approved.
- FMR and SAFMR
- HUD rent estimates for an area (Fair Market Rent) or ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rent). They include rent and most tenant-paid utilities. Your agency may use a different payment standard.
- Utility allowance
- The agency’s estimate of the cost of utilities you must pay. It is not a promise to pay your actual bills.
- Gross rent and tenant share
- Gross rent combines the lease rent and the agency’s utility allowance. Your tenant share is the part you must pay after the agency works out your help.
- Portability
- Moving with a voucher to an area served by another housing agency. Ask your current worker what to do before you move.
- Request for tenancy approval
- The unit and owner paperwork your agency needs to start its rent and housing-quality review. Ask the agency for its form and deadline.
Definitions: HUD’s tenant voucher guide, checked October 16, 2026. Confirm the rules and forms with your own agency.
Planning a voucher search in Westland
Westland is a broad west-side label. Compare the actual address and municipality, household costs and regular trips. Ask about heating equipment, water billing and parking before assuming similar base rents leave the same monthly expenses.
Confirm the intended Westgate facility
Westgate Community Center at 455 South Westgate Avenue lists operating hours, but its handball-court and concrete-slab closure notice remains posted. Check the specific facility before traveling from Westland. Programs and facilities have registration and Leisure Card requirements.
Westgate — Columbus Recreation and ParksPlan the North Eureka Avenue trip
Holton Community Center at 303 North Eureka Avenue lists arts, ceramics, game, gym and gymnastics spaces. Confirm the program location and schedule, then compare the actual rental route. The Westland label does not establish a fixed travel time.
Holton — Columbus Recreation and ParksQuestions about your Westland search
- Does west-side marketing determine the administering agency?
- No. Confirm the actual address and municipality with the agency on your voucher before arranging a move.
- Can a public facility listing replace inspecting the apartment?
- No. Inspect the offered entrance, stairs and included facilities separately, then compare public access and travel.
Compare other Columbus searches
- Compare Westgate rentals
Compare the center trip and included outdoor space.
- Compare Hilltop rentals
Compare Eureka Avenue access and utility proposals.
Columbus rental checklist and official agency documents
Guidance by VoucherMatch Editorial Team. Sources reviewed October 13, 2026. Listing availability is checked separately. Confirm changing services with the linked provider. Report a correction and include this page’s address.
Compare two rental offers in Westland
Copy or print this sheet for a viewing. Record the owner’s written terms for each unit, then take the completed comparison to your housing worker. Blank entries mean information to collect, not zero cost.
| Information to collect | Offer A | Offer B |
|---|---|---|
| Address, unit and owner contact | To collect | To collect |
| Bedrooms, entrance and access needs | To collect | To collect |
| Proposed monthly rent | To collect | To collect |
| Utilities paid by renter; heating system | To collect | To collect |
| Required fees and optional charges | To collect | To collect |
| Deposit and other move-in costs | To collect | To collect |
| Trip to work, services and viewings | To collect | To collect |
| Agency, voucher deadline and next step | To collect | To collect |
The advertised rent and utility bills are not your final tenant share. Ask your administering agency to review its payment standard, utility allowance, rent reasonableness and inspection requirements for the actual unit.
Worksheet: VoucherMatch, October 16, 2026. Based on HUD’s tenant search and tenancy-approval guidance. Use your agency’s official forms to submit a unit; this sheet is a preparation aid.
Suggested citation: VoucherMatch Editorial Team. Rental offer comparison worksheet. October 16, 2026. vouchermatch.com/section-8-apartments.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 43228
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,060 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 43228
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