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

Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA

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 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $913 to a high of $1,115, with an average of $1,014.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $937, a maximum of $1,145, and an average of $1,041.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,052, peaking at a maximum of $1,286, and averaging at $1,169.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,419, a maximum of $1,735, and an average of $1,577.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,545 to a maximum of $1,889, with an average of $1,717.

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 Athens-Clarke County, GA 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $913 $937 $1,052 $1,419 $1,545
Average Rent $1,014 $1,041 $1,169 $1,577 $1,717
High Rent(110%) $1,115 $1,145 $1,286 $1,735 $1,889
2023 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $743 $789 $896 $1,202 $1,365
Average Rent $825 $877 $995 $1,335 $1,517
High Rent (110%) $908 $965 $1,095 $1,469 $1,669
2022 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $663 $704 $809 $1,084 $1,268
Average Rent $737 $782 $899 $1,204 $1,409
High Rent(110%) $811 $860 $989 $1,324 $1,550
2021 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $597 $629 $734 $994 $1,153
Average Rent $663 $699 $815 $1,104 $1,281
High Rent (110%) $729 $769 $897 $1,214 $1,409
2020 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $621 $651 $763 $1,035 $1,226
Average Rent $690 $723 $848 $1,150 $1,362
High Rent(110%) $759 $795 $933 $1,265 $1,498
2019 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $560 $600 $707 $957 $1,173
Average Rent $622 $667 $785 $1,063 $1,303
High Rent (110%) $684 $734 $864 $1,169 $1,433
2018 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $552 $599 $705 $949 $1,218
Average Rent $613 $666 $783 $1,054 $1,353
High Rent(110%) $674 $733 $861 $1,159 $1,488
2017 Athens-Clarke County, GA MSA, GA Low Rent (90%) $563 $626 $734 $996 $1,272
Average Rent $625 $696 $815 $1,107 $1,413
High Rent (110%) $688 $766 $897 $1,218 $1,554


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