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

Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY

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 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $722 to a high of $882, with an average of $802.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $885, a maximum of $1,081, and an average of $983.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,059, peaking at a maximum of $1,295, and averaging at $1,177.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,439, a maximum of $1,759, and an average of $1,599.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,626 to a maximum of $1,988, with an average of $1,807.

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 Lexington-Fayette, KY 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $722 $885 $1,059 $1,439 $1,626
Average Rent $802 $983 $1,177 $1,599 $1,807
High Rent(110%) $882 $1,081 $1,295 $1,759 $1,988
2023 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $635 $761 $923 $1,256 $1,454
Average Rent $706 $845 $1,025 $1,396 $1,615
High Rent (110%) $777 $930 $1,128 $1,536 $1,777
2022 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $569 $667 $821 $1,130 $1,346
Average Rent $632 $741 $912 $1,256 $1,496
High Rent(110%) $695 $815 $1,003 $1,382 $1,646
2021 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $567 $655 $819 $1,130 $1,378
Average Rent $630 $728 $910 $1,256 $1,531
High Rent (110%) $693 $801 $1,001 $1,382 $1,684
2020 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $537 $610 $772 $1,070 $1,346
Average Rent $597 $678 $858 $1,189 $1,496
High Rent(110%) $657 $746 $944 $1,308 $1,646
2019 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $555 $623 $795 $1,108 $1,396
Average Rent $617 $692 $883 $1,231 $1,551
High Rent (110%) $679 $761 $971 $1,354 $1,706
2018 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $511 $575 $738 $1,043 $1,300
Average Rent $568 $639 $820 $1,159 $1,444
High Rent(110%) $625 $703 $902 $1,275 $1,588
2017 Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA, KY Low Rent (90%) $475 $545 $698 $997 $1,229
Average Rent $528 $605 $775 $1,108 $1,366
High Rent (110%) $581 $666 $853 $1,219 $1,503


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