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

Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME

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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $680 to a high of $832, with an average of $756.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $789, a maximum of $965, and an average of $877.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,000, peaking at a maximum of $1,222, and averaging at $1,111.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,316, a maximum of $1,608, and an average of $1,462.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,472 to a maximum of $1,799, with an average of $1,635.

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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME 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 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $680 $789 $1,000 $1,316 $1,472
Average Rent $756 $877 $1,111 $1,462 $1,635
High Rent(110%) $832 $965 $1,222 $1,608 $1,799
2023 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $672 $751 $954 $1,254 $1,418
Average Rent $747 $834 $1,060 $1,393 $1,576
High Rent (110%) $822 $917 $1,166 $1,532 $1,734
2022 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $645 $703 $899 $1,167 $1,377
Average Rent $717 $781 $999 $1,297 $1,530
High Rent(110%) $789 $859 $1,099 $1,427 $1,683
2021 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $617 $663 $852 $1,093 $1,336
Average Rent $685 $737 $947 $1,214 $1,484
High Rent (110%) $754 $811 $1,042 $1,335 $1,632
2020 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $552 $592 $760 $961 $1,229
Average Rent $613 $658 $844 $1,068 $1,365
High Rent(110%) $674 $724 $928 $1,175 $1,502
2019 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $593 $641 $824 $1,035 $1,314
Average Rent $659 $712 $915 $1,150 $1,460
High Rent (110%) $725 $783 $1,007 $1,265 $1,606
2018 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $547 $601 $762 $969 $1,195
Average Rent $608 $668 $847 $1,077 $1,328
High Rent(110%) $669 $735 $932 $1,185 $1,461
2017 Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, ME Low Rent (90%) $525 $594 $749 $957 $1,143
Average Rent $583 $660 $832 $1,063 $1,270
High Rent (110%) $641 $726 $915 $1,169 $1,397


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