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

Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN

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 Knoxville, TN 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 $887 to a high of $1,084, with an average of $985.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $900, a maximum of $1,100, and an average of $1,000.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,099, peaking at a maximum of $1,343, and averaging at $1,221.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,420, a maximum of $1,736, and an average of $1,578.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,650 to a maximum of $2,016, with an average of $1,833.

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 Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $887 $900 $1,099 $1,420 $1,650
Average Rent $985 $1,000 $1,221 $1,578 $1,833
High Rent(110%) $1,084 $1,100 $1,343 $1,736 $2,016
2023 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $798 $857 $1,040 $1,356 $1,596
Average Rent $887 $952 $1,156 $1,507 $1,773
High Rent (110%) $976 $1,047 $1,272 $1,658 $1,950
2022 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $645 $720 $882 $1,158 $1,361
Average Rent $717 $800 $980 $1,287 $1,512
High Rent(110%) $789 $880 $1,078 $1,416 $1,663
2021 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $562 $656 $806 $1,064 $1,279
Average Rent $624 $729 $896 $1,182 $1,421
High Rent (110%) $686 $802 $986 $1,300 $1,563
2020 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $562 $668 $824 $1,078 $1,328
Average Rent $624 $742 $915 $1,198 $1,476
High Rent(110%) $686 $816 $1,007 $1,318 $1,624
2019 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $509 $628 $770 $1,003 $1,265
Average Rent $566 $698 $855 $1,114 $1,405
High Rent (110%) $623 $768 $941 $1,225 $1,546
2018 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $494 $625 $761 $987 $1,275
Average Rent $549 $694 $846 $1,097 $1,417
High Rent(110%) $604 $763 $931 $1,207 $1,559
2017 Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area, TN Low Rent (90%) $468 $602 $730 $951 $1,237
Average Rent $520 $669 $811 $1,057 $1,374
High Rent (110%) $572 $736 $892 $1,163 $1,511


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