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

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD

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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,241 to a high of $1,517, with an average of $1,379.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,424, a maximum of $1,740, and an average of $1,582.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,749, peaking at a maximum of $2,137, and averaging at $1,943.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,267, a maximum of $2,771, and an average of $2,519.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,564 to a maximum of $3,134, with an average of $2,849.

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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $1,241 $1,424 $1,749 $2,267 $2,564
Average Rent $1,379 $1,582 $1,943 $2,519 $2,849
High Rent(110%) $1,517 $1,740 $2,137 $2,771 $3,134
2023 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $974 $1,129 $1,393 $1,808 $2,068
Average Rent $1,082 $1,254 $1,548 $2,009 $2,298
High Rent (110%) $1,190 $1,379 $1,703 $2,210 $2,528
2022 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $858 $1,012 $1,256 $1,628 $1,868
Average Rent $953 $1,124 $1,395 $1,809 $2,075
High Rent(110%) $1,048 $1,236 $1,535 $1,990 $2,283
2021 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $825 $1,004 $1,246 $1,614 $1,848
Average Rent $917 $1,115 $1,384 $1,793 $2,053
High Rent (110%) $1,009 $1,227 $1,522 $1,972 $2,258
2020 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $807 $995 $1,238 $1,603 $1,833
Average Rent $897 $1,105 $1,376 $1,781 $2,037
High Rent(110%) $987 $1,216 $1,514 $1,959 $2,241
2019 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $776 $967 $1,208 $1,559 $1,793
Average Rent $862 $1,074 $1,342 $1,732 $1,992
High Rent (110%) $948 $1,181 $1,476 $1,905 $2,191
2018 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $826 $1,013 $1,270 $1,634 $1,897
Average Rent $918 $1,125 $1,411 $1,815 $2,108
High Rent(110%) $1,010 $1,238 $1,552 $1,997 $2,319
2017 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA, MD Low Rent (90%) $813 $987 $1,238 $1,592 $1,865
Average Rent $903 $1,097 $1,376 $1,769 $2,072
High Rent (110%) $993 $1,207 $1,514 $1,946 $2,279


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