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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR

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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,485 to a high of $1,815, with an average of $1,650.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,598, a maximum of $1,954, and an average of $1,776.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,822, peaking at a maximum of $2,226, and averaging at $2,024.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,528, a maximum of $3,090, and an average of $2,809.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,929 to a maximum of $3,579, with an average of $3,254.

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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,485 $1,598 $1,822 $2,528 $2,929
Average Rent $1,650 $1,776 $2,024 $2,809 $3,254
High Rent(110%) $1,815 $1,954 $2,226 $3,090 $3,579
2024 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,485 $1,598 $1,822 $2,528 $2,929
Average Rent $1,650 $1,776 $2,024 $2,809 $3,254
High Rent (110%) $1,815 $1,954 $2,226 $3,090 $3,579
2023 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,350 $1,449 $1,655 $2,317 $2,696
Average Rent $1,500 $1,610 $1,839 $2,574 $2,995
High Rent(110%) $1,650 $1,771 $2,023 $2,831 $3,295
2023 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,350 $1,449 $1,655 $2,317 $2,696
Average Rent $1,500 $1,610 $1,839 $2,574 $2,995
High Rent (110%) $1,650 $1,771 $2,023 $2,831 $3,295
2022 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,274 $1,361 $1,562 $2,206 $2,613
Average Rent $1,416 $1,512 $1,735 $2,451 $2,903
High Rent(110%) $1,558 $1,663 $1,909 $2,696 $3,193
2022 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,274 $1,361 $1,562 $2,206 $2,613
Average Rent $1,416 $1,512 $1,735 $2,451 $2,903
High Rent (110%) $1,558 $1,663 $1,909 $2,696 $3,193
2021 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,121 $1,198 $1,382 $1,974 $2,391
Average Rent $1,245 $1,331 $1,536 $2,193 $2,657
High Rent(110%) $1,370 $1,464 $1,690 $2,412 $2,923
2021 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,121 $1,198 $1,382 $1,974 $2,391
Average Rent $1,245 $1,331 $1,536 $2,193 $2,657
High Rent (110%) $1,370 $1,464 $1,690 $2,412 $2,923
2020 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,073 $1,160 $1,346 $1,941 $2,363
Average Rent $1,192 $1,289 $1,495 $2,157 $2,625
High Rent(110%) $1,311 $1,418 $1,645 $2,373 $2,888
2020 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,073 $1,160 $1,346 $1,941 $2,363
Average Rent $1,192 $1,289 $1,495 $2,157 $2,625
High Rent (110%) $1,311 $1,418 $1,645 $2,373 $2,888
2019 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,018 $1,111 $1,297 $1,876 $2,278
Average Rent $1,131 $1,234 $1,441 $2,084 $2,531
High Rent(110%) $1,244 $1,357 $1,585 $2,292 $2,784
2019 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $1,018 $1,111 $1,297 $1,876 $2,278
Average Rent $1,131 $1,234 $1,441 $2,084 $2,531
High Rent (110%) $1,244 $1,357 $1,585 $2,292 $2,784
2018 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $923 $1,019 $1,197 $1,742 $2,109
Average Rent $1,026 $1,132 $1,330 $1,935 $2,343
High Rent(110%) $1,129 $1,245 $1,463 $2,129 $2,577
2018 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $923 $1,019 $1,197 $1,742 $2,109
Average Rent $1,026 $1,132 $1,330 $1,935 $2,343
High Rent (110%) $1,129 $1,245 $1,463 $2,129 $2,577
2017 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $851 $948 $1,118 $1,627 $1,969
Average Rent $946 $1,053 $1,242 $1,808 $2,188
High Rent(110%) $1,041 $1,158 $1,366 $1,989 $2,407
2017 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA, OR Low Rent (90%) $851 $948 $1,118 $1,627 $1,969
Average Rent $946 $1,053 $1,242 $1,808 $2,188
High Rent (110%) $1,041 $1,158 $1,366 $1,989 $2,407


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