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

Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA

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 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $829 to a high of $1,013, with an average of $921.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $834, a maximum of $1,020, and an average of $927.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,083, peaking at a maximum of $1,323, and averaging at $1,203.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,457, a maximum of $1,781, and an average of $1,619.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,837 to a maximum of $2,245, with an average of $2,041.

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 Harrisonburg, VA 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 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $829 $834 $1,083 $1,457 $1,837
Average Rent $921 $927 $1,203 $1,619 $2,041
High Rent(110%) $1,013 $1,020 $1,323 $1,781 $2,245
2023 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $698 $702 $924 $1,229 $1,574
Average Rent $775 $780 $1,027 $1,366 $1,749
High Rent (110%) $853 $858 $1,130 $1,503 $1,924
2022 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $646 $651 $856 $1,121 $1,465
Average Rent $718 $723 $951 $1,246 $1,628
High Rent(110%) $790 $795 $1,046 $1,371 $1,791
2021 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $629 $633 $834 $1,086 $1,445
Average Rent $699 $703 $927 $1,207 $1,605
High Rent (110%) $769 $773 $1,020 $1,328 $1,766
2020 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $612 $617 $812 $1,069 $1,426
Average Rent $680 $685 $902 $1,188 $1,584
High Rent(110%) $748 $754 $992 $1,307 $1,742
2019 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $607 $610 $793 $1,063 $1,392
Average Rent $674 $678 $881 $1,181 $1,547
High Rent (110%) $741 $746 $969 $1,299 $1,702
2018 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $586 $590 $756 $1,023 $1,331
Average Rent $651 $656 $840 $1,137 $1,479
High Rent(110%) $716 $722 $924 $1,251 $1,627
2017 Harrisonburg, VA MSA, VA Low Rent (90%) $563 $567 $723 $974 $1,274
Average Rent $626 $630 $803 $1,082 $1,415
High Rent (110%) $689 $693 $883 $1,190 $1,557


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