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

Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 Columbia, SC 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 $932 to a high of $1,140, with an average of $1,036.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $999, a maximum of $1,221, and an average of $1,110.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,121, peaking at a maximum of $1,371, and averaging at $1,246.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,436, a maximum of $1,755, and an average of $1,595.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,725 to a maximum of $2,109, with an average of $1,917.

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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $932 $999 $1,121 $1,436 $1,725
Average Rent $1,036 $1,110 $1,246 $1,595 $1,917
High Rent(110%) $1,140 $1,221 $1,371 $1,755 $2,109
2023 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $850 $896 $1,013 $1,298 $1,552
Average Rent $944 $996 $1,125 $1,442 $1,724
High Rent (110%) $1,038 $1,096 $1,238 $1,586 $1,896
2022 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $751 $782 $891 $1,141 $1,378
Average Rent $834 $869 $990 $1,268 $1,531
High Rent(110%) $917 $956 $1,089 $1,395 $1,684
2021 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $704 $761 $867 $1,112 $1,374
Average Rent $782 $845 $963 $1,236 $1,527
High Rent (110%) $860 $930 $1,059 $1,360 $1,680
2020 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $635 $736 $838 $1,084 $1,342
Average Rent $706 $818 $931 $1,204 $1,491
High Rent(110%) $777 $900 $1,024 $1,324 $1,640
2019 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $604 $754 $863 $1,130 $1,414
Average Rent $671 $838 $959 $1,255 $1,571
High Rent (110%) $738 $922 $1,055 $1,381 $1,728
2018 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $545 $698 $802 $1,056 $1,310
Average Rent $605 $776 $891 $1,173 $1,456
High Rent(110%) $666 $854 $980 $1,290 $1,602
2017 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $533 $683 $788 $1,043 $1,292
Average Rent $592 $759 $876 $1,159 $1,436
High Rent (110%) $651 $835 $964 $1,275 $1,580


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