Fort Benning
Fort Benning (called Fort Benning from 2023 to 2025) is the Home of the Infantry and Armor. It hosts the Maneuver Center of Excellence and the US Army Ranger School.
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Fort Benning · E-5 with dependents
About $504 a month left after rent.
BAH: DoD 2026 rate tables (Fort Benning, GA housing area). Rent: HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area, which is rent plus basic utilities for a typical unit, not a quote. Check your exact BAH with the DoD BAH calculator. HUD rent data.
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2026 DoD BAH rates by grade
From the DoD 2026 BAH rate tables, Fort Benning, GA housing area. BAH is tax free and you keep what you do not spend on housing. Confirm on the DoD BAH calculator.
| Grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-2 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-3 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-4 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| E-5 | $1,716 | $1,482 |
| E-6 | $1,977 | $1,557 |
| E-7 | $2,004 | $1,635 |
| E-8 | $2,037 | $1,773 |
| E-9 | $2,121 | $1,842 |
| W-1 | $1,995 | $1,623 |
| W-2 | $2,016 | $1,770 |
| W-3 | $2,061 | $1,854 |
| W-4 | $2,148 | $1,977 |
| W-5 | $2,262 | $2,010 |
| O-1 | $1,755 | $1,554 |
| O-2 | $1,974 | $1,692 |
| O-3 | $2,058 | $1,878 |
| O-4 | $2,295 | $1,998 |
| O-5 | $2,469 | $2,013 |
| O-6 | $2,487 | $2,034 |
Rent by bedrooms
HUD FY2027 fair market rent for Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area: rent plus basic utilities for a typical unit. HUD data.
Housing
Wait lists move fast. Call the housing office the week your orders arrive.
Where families look off base
Cost of living
Index, 100 is the U.S. average. Our estimate.
Schools
About 48 schools nearby (our count). The school liaison officer on base is the best first call.
Districts
On-base services
16 services listed for Fort Benning.
Childcare
Child Development Center on base.
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Fort Benning questions
What is the BAH at Fort Benning in 2026?
The 2026 DoD rate for an E-5 with dependents at Fort Benning is $1,716 a month, set for the Fort Benning, GA housing area. Without dependents it is $1,482. Pick your own grade in the BAH tool on this page, and confirm with the DoD BAH calculator.
How much is rent near Fort Benning?
HUD's FY2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fort Benning is $1,212 a month (Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area). That figure includes basic utilities and is a typical price, not a listing. A 3-bedroom is $1,611.
Is there on-base housing at Fort Benning?
Yes, Fort Benning has on-base family housing. Wait lists change often, so call the housing office as soon as you have orders and get on the list early. Off base, families often look in Columbus, Phenix City AL, Midland.
How do we find schools near Fort Benning?
Start with the school liaison officer at Fort Benning. They know the local districts (Muscogee County School District, Lee County School District) and the enrollment dates. Our schools guide for this base lists districts and what to bring.
Is Fort Benning the same base as Fort Moore?
Yes. The post was named Fort Moore from 2023 to 2025 and is Fort Benning again. Orders, records and older websites may still use Fort Moore.