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

El Centro, CA MSA, CA

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 El Centro, CA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $785 to a high of $959, with an average of $872.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $901, a maximum of $1,101, and an average of $1,001.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,157, peaking at a maximum of $1,415, and averaging at $1,286.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,594, a maximum of $1,948, and an average of $1,771.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,924 to a maximum of $2,352, with an average of $2,138.

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 El Centro, CA 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 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $785 $901 $1,157 $1,594 $1,924
Average Rent $872 $1,001 $1,286 $1,771 $2,138
High Rent(110%) $959 $1,101 $1,415 $1,948 $2,352
2023 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $695 $814 $1,040 $1,445 $1,757
Average Rent $772 $904 $1,155 $1,606 $1,952
High Rent (110%) $849 $994 $1,271 $1,767 $2,147
2022 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $644 $734 $959 $1,337 $1,614
Average Rent $716 $815 $1,065 $1,486 $1,793
High Rent(110%) $788 $897 $1,172 $1,635 $1,972
2021 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $637 $729 $954 $1,300 $1,614
Average Rent $708 $810 $1,060 $1,444 $1,793
High Rent (110%) $779 $891 $1,166 $1,588 $1,972
2020 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $602 $703 $924 $1,229 $1,570
Average Rent $669 $781 $1,027 $1,365 $1,744
High Rent(110%) $736 $859 $1,130 $1,502 $1,918
2019 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $551 $660 $858 $1,122 $1,491
Average Rent $612 $733 $953 $1,247 $1,657
High Rent (110%) $673 $806 $1,048 $1,372 $1,823
2018 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $518 $618 $811 $1,079 $1,408
Average Rent $575 $687 $901 $1,199 $1,564
High Rent(110%) $633 $756 $991 $1,319 $1,720
2017 El Centro, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $470 $563 $740 $1,011 $1,291
Average Rent $522 $626 $822 $1,123 $1,434
High Rent (110%) $574 $689 $904 $1,235 $1,577


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