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

Bismarck, ND MSA, ND

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 Bismarck, ND MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $688 to a high of $840, with an average of $764.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $763, a maximum of $933, and an average of $848.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $860, peaking at a maximum of $1,051, and averaging at $955.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,211, a maximum of $1,481, and an average of $1,346.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,459 to a maximum of $1,783, with an average of $1,621.

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 Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $688 $763 $860 $1,211 $1,459
Average Rent $764 $848 $955 $1,346 $1,621
High Rent(110%) $840 $933 $1,051 $1,481 $1,783
2023 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $647 $733 $835 $1,187 $1,422
Average Rent $719 $814 $928 $1,319 $1,580
High Rent (110%) $791 $895 $1,021 $1,451 $1,738
2022 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $660 $663 $792 $1,125 $1,298
Average Rent $733 $737 $880 $1,250 $1,442
High Rent(110%) $806 $811 $968 $1,375 $1,586
2021 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $644 $647 $796 $1,139 $1,300
Average Rent $715 $719 $884 $1,265 $1,444
High Rent (110%) $787 $791 $972 $1,392 $1,588
2020 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $625 $628 $803 $1,118 $1,328
Average Rent $694 $698 $892 $1,242 $1,475
High Rent(110%) $763 $768 $981 $1,366 $1,623
2019 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $593 $597 $777 $1,059 $1,327
Average Rent $659 $663 $863 $1,177 $1,474
High Rent (110%) $725 $729 $949 $1,295 $1,621
2018 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $591 $596 $782 $1,080 $1,378
Average Rent $657 $662 $869 $1,200 $1,531
High Rent(110%) $723 $728 $956 $1,320 $1,684
2017 Bismarck, ND MSA, ND Low Rent (90%) $572 $584 $773 $1,076 $1,363
Average Rent $636 $649 $859 $1,196 $1,514
High Rent (110%) $700 $714 $945 $1,316 $1,665


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