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

Morgantown, WV MSA, WV

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 Morgantown, WV MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $771 to a high of $943, with an average of $857.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $776, a maximum of $948, and an average of $862.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $970, peaking at a maximum of $1,186, and averaging at $1,078.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,211, a maximum of $1,481, and an average of $1,346.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,646 to a maximum of $2,012, with an average of $1,829.

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 Morgantown, WV 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 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $771 $776 $970 $1,211 $1,646
Average Rent $857 $862 $1,078 $1,346 $1,829
High Rent(110%) $943 $948 $1,186 $1,481 $2,012
2023 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $703 $707 $886 $1,161 $1,508
Average Rent $781 $786 $984 $1,290 $1,676
High Rent (110%) $859 $865 $1,082 $1,419 $1,844
2022 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $653 $656 $803 $1,085 $1,374
Average Rent $725 $729 $892 $1,205 $1,527
High Rent(110%) $798 $802 $981 $1,326 $1,680
2021 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $640 $644 $775 $1,048 $1,342
Average Rent $711 $715 $861 $1,164 $1,491
High Rent (110%) $782 $787 $947 $1,280 $1,640
2020 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $669 $673 $792 $1,066 $1,337
Average Rent $743 $748 $880 $1,184 $1,485
High Rent(110%) $817 $823 $968 $1,302 $1,634
2019 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $603 $610 $708 $941 $959
Average Rent $670 $678 $787 $1,045 $1,066
High Rent (110%) $737 $746 $866 $1,150 $1,173
2018 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $627 $645 $741 $989 $1,009
Average Rent $697 $717 $823 $1,099 $1,121
High Rent(110%) $767 $789 $905 $1,209 $1,233
2017 Morgantown, WV MSA, WV Low Rent (90%) $557 $647 $746 $975 $1,029
Average Rent $619 $719 $829 $1,083 $1,143
High Rent (110%) $681 $791 $912 $1,191 $1,257


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