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

Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA

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 Bakersfield, CA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $864 to a high of $1,056, with an average of $960.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $870, a maximum of $1,064, and an average of $967.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,132, peaking at a maximum of $1,384, and averaging at $1,258.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,596, a maximum of $1,950, and an average of $1,773.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,922 to a maximum of $2,349, with an average of $2,135.

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 Bakersfield, CA 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 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $864 $870 $1,132 $1,596 $1,922
Average Rent $960 $967 $1,258 $1,773 $2,135
High Rent(110%) $1,056 $1,064 $1,384 $1,950 $2,349
2023 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $777 $782 $1,023 $1,454 $1,743
Average Rent $863 $869 $1,137 $1,616 $1,937
High Rent (110%) $949 $956 $1,251 $1,778 $2,131
2022 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $687 $695 $912 $1,295 $1,561
Average Rent $763 $772 $1,013 $1,439 $1,734
High Rent(110%) $839 $849 $1,114 $1,583 $1,907
2021 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $661 $669 $873 $1,249 $1,511
Average Rent $734 $743 $970 $1,388 $1,679
High Rent (110%) $807 $817 $1,067 $1,527 $1,847
2020 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $640 $653 $851 $1,229 $1,462
Average Rent $711 $726 $946 $1,365 $1,624
High Rent(110%) $782 $799 $1,041 $1,502 $1,786
2019 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $630 $640 $833 $1,201 $1,428
Average Rent $700 $711 $926 $1,334 $1,587
High Rent (110%) $770 $782 $1,019 $1,467 $1,746
2018 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $605 $626 $814 $1,173 $1,395
Average Rent $672 $695 $904 $1,303 $1,550
High Rent(110%) $739 $765 $994 $1,433 $1,705
2017 Bakersfield, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $561 $585 $760 $1,100 $1,323
Average Rent $623 $650 $844 $1,222 $1,470
High Rent (110%) $685 $715 $928 $1,344 $1,617


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