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

Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ

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 Ocean City, NJ MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $996 to a high of $1,218, with an average of $1,107.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,075, a maximum of $1,313, and an average of $1,194.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,412, peaking at a maximum of $1,726, and averaging at $1,569.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,776, a maximum of $2,170, and an average of $1,973.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,881 to a maximum of $2,299, with an average of $2,090.

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 Ocean City, NJ 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 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $996 $1,075 $1,412 $1,776 $1,881
Average Rent $1,107 $1,194 $1,569 $1,973 $2,090
High Rent(110%) $1,218 $1,313 $1,726 $2,170 $2,299
2023 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $941 $1,060 $1,396 $1,733 $1,876
Average Rent $1,046 $1,178 $1,551 $1,925 $2,084
High Rent (110%) $1,151 $1,296 $1,706 $2,118 $2,292
2022 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $876 $1,002 $1,319 $1,634 $1,788
Average Rent $973 $1,113 $1,465 $1,816 $1,987
High Rent(110%) $1,070 $1,224 $1,612 $1,998 $2,186
2021 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $808 $962 $1,225 $1,587 $1,661
Average Rent $898 $1,069 $1,361 $1,763 $1,846
High Rent (110%) $988 $1,176 $1,497 $1,939 $2,031
2020 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $733 $911 $1,125 $1,502 $1,537
Average Rent $814 $1,012 $1,250 $1,669 $1,708
High Rent(110%) $895 $1,113 $1,375 $1,836 $1,879
2019 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $695 $898 $1,082 $1,471 $1,661
Average Rent $772 $998 $1,202 $1,634 $1,845
High Rent (110%) $849 $1,098 $1,322 $1,797 $2,030
2018 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $647 $837 $1,014 $1,398 $1,680
Average Rent $719 $930 $1,127 $1,553 $1,867
High Rent(110%) $791 $1,023 $1,240 $1,708 $2,054
2017 Ocean City, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $647 $840 $1,020 $1,417 $1,748
Average Rent $719 $933 $1,133 $1,574 $1,942
High Rent (110%) $791 $1,026 $1,246 $1,731 $2,136


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