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

Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA

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 Lake Charles, LA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $752 to a high of $919, with an average of $835.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $756, a maximum of $924, and an average of $840.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $972, peaking at a maximum of $1,188, and averaging at $1,080.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,200, a maximum of $1,466, and an average of $1,333.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,294 to a maximum of $1,582, with an average of $1,438.

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 Lake Charles, LA 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 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $752 $756 $972 $1,200 $1,294
Average Rent $835 $840 $1,080 $1,333 $1,438
High Rent(110%) $919 $924 $1,188 $1,466 $1,582
2023 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $680 $690 $885 $1,112 $1,190
Average Rent $756 $767 $983 $1,235 $1,322
High Rent (110%) $832 $844 $1,081 $1,359 $1,454
2022 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $594 $619 $796 $996 $1,117
Average Rent $660 $688 $884 $1,107 $1,241
High Rent(110%) $726 $757 $972 $1,218 $1,365
2021 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $585 $607 $782 $983 $1,134
Average Rent $650 $674 $869 $1,092 $1,260
High Rent (110%) $715 $741 $956 $1,201 $1,386
2020 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $555 $597 $753 $957 $1,121
Average Rent $617 $663 $837 $1,063 $1,245
High Rent(110%) $679 $729 $921 $1,169 $1,370
2019 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $528 $595 $744 $953 $1,088
Average Rent $587 $661 $827 $1,059 $1,209
High Rent (110%) $646 $727 $910 $1,165 $1,330
2018 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $463 $574 $712 $915 $1,042
Average Rent $514 $638 $791 $1,017 $1,158
High Rent(110%) $565 $702 $870 $1,119 $1,274
2017 Lake Charles, LA MSA, LA Low Rent (90%) $449 $567 $707 $919 $1,044
Average Rent $499 $630 $786 $1,021 $1,160
High Rent (110%) $549 $693 $865 $1,123 $1,276


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