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

Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC

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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,247 to a high of $1,525, with an average of $1,386.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,282, a maximum of $1,566, and an average of $1,424.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,439, peaking at a maximum of $1,759, and averaging at $1,599.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,781, a maximum of $2,177, and an average of $1,979.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,162 to a maximum of $2,642, with an average of $2,402.

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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $1,247 $1,282 $1,439 $1,781 $2,162
Average Rent $1,386 $1,424 $1,599 $1,979 $2,402
High Rent(110%) $1,525 $1,566 $1,759 $2,177 $2,642
2023 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $1,195 $1,221 $1,380 $1,715 $2,157
Average Rent $1,328 $1,357 $1,533 $1,906 $2,397
High Rent (110%) $1,461 $1,493 $1,686 $2,097 $2,637
2022 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $1,065 $1,084 $1,235 $1,549 $1,985
Average Rent $1,183 $1,204 $1,372 $1,721 $2,206
High Rent(110%) $1,301 $1,324 $1,509 $1,893 $2,427
2021 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $900 $953 $1,086 $1,390 $1,809
Average Rent $1,000 $1,059 $1,207 $1,544 $2,010
High Rent (110%) $1,100 $1,165 $1,328 $1,698 $2,211
2020 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $816 $932 $1,061 $1,382 $1,811
Average Rent $907 $1,035 $1,179 $1,535 $2,012
High Rent(110%) $998 $1,139 $1,297 $1,689 $2,213
2019 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $736 $870 $1,006 $1,331 $1,744
Average Rent $818 $967 $1,118 $1,479 $1,938
High Rent (110%) $900 $1,064 $1,230 $1,627 $2,132
2018 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $669 $796 $933 $1,238 $1,605
Average Rent $743 $884 $1,037 $1,376 $1,783
High Rent(110%) $817 $972 $1,141 $1,514 $1,961
2017 Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, SC Low Rent (90%) $642 $736 $876 $1,161 $1,499
Average Rent $713 $818 $973 $1,290 $1,665
High Rent (110%) $784 $900 $1,070 $1,419 $1,832


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