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

Ithaca, NY MSA, NY

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 Ithaca, NY MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,180 to a high of $1,442, with an average of $1,311.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,291, a maximum of $1,577, and an average of $1,434.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,498, peaking at a maximum of $1,830, and averaging at $1,664.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,850, a maximum of $2,262, and an average of $2,056.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,006 to a maximum of $2,452, with an average of $2,229.

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 Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $1,180 $1,291 $1,498 $1,850 $2,006
Average Rent $1,311 $1,434 $1,664 $2,056 $2,229
High Rent(110%) $1,442 $1,577 $1,830 $2,262 $2,452
2023 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $1,068 $1,148 $1,338 $1,701 $1,798
Average Rent $1,187 $1,276 $1,487 $1,890 $1,998
High Rent (110%) $1,306 $1,404 $1,636 $2,079 $2,198
2022 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $948 $1,014 $1,229 $1,569 $1,666
Average Rent $1,053 $1,127 $1,365 $1,743 $1,851
High Rent(110%) $1,158 $1,240 $1,502 $1,917 $2,036
2021 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $882 $943 $1,142 $1,457 $1,631
Average Rent $980 $1,048 $1,269 $1,619 $1,812
High Rent (110%) $1,078 $1,153 $1,396 $1,781 $1,993
2020 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $827 $872 $1,055 $1,346 $1,573
Average Rent $919 $969 $1,172 $1,496 $1,748
High Rent(110%) $1,011 $1,066 $1,289 $1,646 $1,923
2019 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $822 $847 $1,022 $1,303 $1,556
Average Rent $913 $941 $1,135 $1,448 $1,729
High Rent (110%) $1,004 $1,035 $1,249 $1,593 $1,902
2018 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $842 $880 $1,048 $1,346 $1,708
Average Rent $935 $978 $1,164 $1,495 $1,898
High Rent(110%) $1,029 $1,076 $1,280 $1,645 $2,088
2017 Ithaca, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $758 $820 $964 $1,245 $1,575
Average Rent $842 $911 $1,071 $1,383 $1,750
High Rent (110%) $926 $1,002 $1,178 $1,521 $1,925


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