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

Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA

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 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,232 to a high of $1,506, with an average of $1,369.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,366, a maximum of $1,670, and an average of $1,518.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,796, peaking at a maximum of $2,195, and averaging at $1,995.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,171, a maximum of $2,653, and an average of $2,412.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,391 to a maximum of $2,923, with an average of $2,657.

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 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 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 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $1,232 $1,366 $1,796 $2,171 $2,391
Average Rent $1,369 $1,518 $1,995 $2,412 $2,657
High Rent(110%) $1,506 $1,670 $2,195 $2,653 $2,923
2023 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $1,206 $1,341 $1,760 $2,141 $2,363
Average Rent $1,340 $1,490 $1,955 $2,379 $2,626
High Rent (110%) $1,474 $1,639 $2,151 $2,617 $2,889
2022 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $1,113 $1,223 $1,596 $1,973 $2,164
Average Rent $1,237 $1,359 $1,773 $2,192 $2,404
High Rent(110%) $1,361 $1,495 $1,950 $2,411 $2,644
2021 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $960 $1,074 $1,392 $1,732 $1,888
Average Rent $1,067 $1,193 $1,547 $1,924 $2,098
High Rent (110%) $1,174 $1,312 $1,702 $2,116 $2,308
2020 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $959 $1,069 $1,381 $1,721 $1,870
Average Rent $1,066 $1,188 $1,534 $1,912 $2,078
High Rent(110%) $1,173 $1,307 $1,687 $2,103 $2,286
2019 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $923 $1,061 $1,363 $1,707 $1,842
Average Rent $1,026 $1,179 $1,514 $1,897 $2,047
High Rent (110%) $1,129 $1,297 $1,665 $2,087 $2,252
2018 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $860 $988 $1,253 $1,571 $1,706
Average Rent $955 $1,098 $1,392 $1,745 $1,896
High Rent(110%) $1,051 $1,208 $1,531 $1,920 $2,086
2017 Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $743 $859 $1,083 $1,355 $1,492
Average Rent $826 $954 $1,203 $1,505 $1,658
High Rent (110%) $909 $1,049 $1,323 $1,656 $1,824


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