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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $2,106 to a high of $2,574, with an average of $2,340.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,130, a maximum of $2,604, and an average of $2,367.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,591, peaking at a maximum of $3,167, and averaging at $2,879.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,591, a maximum of $4,389, and an average of $3,990.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,960 to a maximum of $4,840, with an average of $4,400.

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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $2,106 $2,130 $2,591 $3,591 $3,960
Average Rent $2,340 $2,367 $2,879 $3,990 $4,400
High Rent(110%) $2,574 $2,604 $3,167 $4,389 $4,840
2023 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,901 $1,975 $2,408 $3,411 $3,730
Average Rent $2,112 $2,194 $2,675 $3,790 $4,144
High Rent (110%) $2,323 $2,413 $2,943 $4,169 $4,558
2022 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,380 $1,454 $1,770 $2,515 $2,773
Average Rent $1,533 $1,616 $1,967 $2,794 $3,081
High Rent(110%) $1,686 $1,778 $2,164 $3,073 $3,389
2021 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,213 $1,319 $1,614 $2,309 $2,532
Average Rent $1,348 $1,466 $1,793 $2,566 $2,813
High Rent (110%) $1,483 $1,613 $1,972 $2,823 $3,094
2020 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,201 $1,320 $1,629 $2,345 $2,551
Average Rent $1,334 $1,467 $1,810 $2,606 $2,834
High Rent(110%) $1,467 $1,614 $1,991 $2,867 $3,117
2019 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $980 $1,116 $1,386 $1,997 $2,140
Average Rent $1,089 $1,240 $1,540 $2,219 $2,378
High Rent (110%) $1,198 $1,364 $1,694 $2,441 $2,616
2018 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $887 $1,031 $1,290 $1,867 $1,994
Average Rent $986 $1,146 $1,433 $2,074 $2,215
High Rent(110%) $1,085 $1,261 $1,576 $2,281 $2,437
2017 Salinas, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $855 $1,020 $1,275 $1,857 $1,985
Average Rent $950 $1,133 $1,417 $2,063 $2,206
High Rent (110%) $1,045 $1,246 $1,559 $2,269 $2,427


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