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

Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL

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 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $721 to a high of $881, with an average of $801.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $811, a maximum of $991, and an average of $901.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $989, peaking at a maximum of $1,209, and averaging at $1,099.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,338, a maximum of $1,636, and an average of $1,487.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,455 to a maximum of $1,779, with an average of $1,617.

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 Auburn-Opelika, AL 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 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $721 $811 $989 $1,338 $1,455
Average Rent $801 $901 $1,099 $1,487 $1,617
High Rent(110%) $881 $991 $1,209 $1,636 $1,779
2023 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $650 $697 $893 $1,194 $1,254
Average Rent $722 $774 $992 $1,327 $1,393
High Rent (110%) $794 $851 $1,091 $1,460 $1,532
2022 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $605 $635 $832 $1,100 $1,245
Average Rent $672 $706 $924 $1,222 $1,383
High Rent(110%) $739 $777 $1,016 $1,344 $1,521
2021 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $531 $563 $742 $970 $1,104
Average Rent $590 $625 $824 $1,078 $1,227
High Rent (110%) $649 $688 $906 $1,186 $1,350
2020 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $508 $561 $730 $959 $1,118
Average Rent $564 $623 $811 $1,066 $1,242
High Rent(110%) $620 $685 $892 $1,173 $1,366
2019 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $492 $564 $733 $975 $1,157
Average Rent $547 $627 $814 $1,083 $1,285
High Rent (110%) $602 $690 $895 $1,191 $1,414
2018 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $501 $570 $744 $996 $1,205
Average Rent $557 $633 $827 $1,107 $1,339
High Rent(110%) $613 $696 $910 $1,218 $1,473
2017 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA, AL Low Rent (90%) $489 $540 $718 $968 $1,172
Average Rent $543 $600 $798 $1,075 $1,302
High Rent (110%) $597 $660 $878 $1,183 $1,432


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