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

Merced, CA MSA, CA

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 Merced, CA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $895 to a high of $1,093, with an average of $994.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,043, a maximum of $1,275, and an average of $1,159.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,278, peaking at a maximum of $1,562, and averaging at $1,420.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,796, a maximum of $2,195, and an average of $1,995.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,169 to a maximum of $2,651, with an average of $2,410.

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 Merced, CA 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 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $895 $1,043 $1,278 $1,796 $2,169
Average Rent $994 $1,159 $1,420 $1,995 $2,410
High Rent(110%) $1,093 $1,275 $1,562 $2,195 $2,651
2023 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $769 $915 $1,119 $1,590 $1,905
Average Rent $854 $1,017 $1,243 $1,767 $2,117
High Rent (110%) $939 $1,119 $1,367 $1,944 $2,329
2022 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $689 $823 $1,008 $1,432 $1,725
Average Rent $766 $914 $1,120 $1,591 $1,917
High Rent(110%) $843 $1,005 $1,232 $1,750 $2,109
2021 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $652 $794 $960 $1,374 $1,662
Average Rent $724 $882 $1,067 $1,527 $1,847
High Rent (110%) $796 $970 $1,174 $1,680 $2,032
2020 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $586 $704 $852 $1,229 $1,487
Average Rent $651 $782 $947 $1,366 $1,652
High Rent(110%) $716 $860 $1,042 $1,503 $1,817
2019 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $521 $612 $755 $1,092 $1,319
Average Rent $579 $680 $839 $1,213 $1,465
High Rent (110%) $637 $748 $923 $1,334 $1,612
2018 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $488 $561 $711 $1,034 $1,231
Average Rent $542 $623 $790 $1,149 $1,368
High Rent(110%) $596 $685 $869 $1,264 $1,505
2017 Merced, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $470 $542 $698 $1,013 $1,220
Average Rent $522 $602 $776 $1,125 $1,355
High Rent (110%) $574 $662 $854 $1,238 $1,491


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