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

San Diego-Carlsbad, 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 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,856 to a high of $2,268, with an average of $2,062.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,023, a maximum of $2,473, and an average of $2,248.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,550, peaking at a maximum of $3,116, and averaging at $2,833.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,437, a maximum of $4,201, and an average of $3,819.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,174 to a maximum of $5,102, with an average of $4,638.

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 San Diego-Carlsbad, 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 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,856 $2,023 $2,550 $3,437 $4,174
Average Rent $2,062 $2,248 $2,833 $3,819 $4,638
High Rent(110%) $2,268 $2,473 $3,116 $4,201 $5,102
2023 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,543 $1,697 $2,159 $2,951 $3,589
Average Rent $1,714 $1,885 $2,399 $3,279 $3,988
High Rent (110%) $1,885 $2,074 $2,639 $3,607 $4,387
2022 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,416 $1,565 $2,009 $2,789 $3,416
Average Rent $1,573 $1,739 $2,232 $3,099 $3,795
High Rent(110%) $1,730 $1,913 $2,455 $3,409 $4,175
2021 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,330 $1,478 $1,912 $2,688 $3,309
Average Rent $1,478 $1,642 $2,124 $2,987 $3,677
High Rent (110%) $1,626 $1,806 $2,336 $3,286 $4,045
2020 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,264 $1,409 $1,833 $2,605 $3,218
Average Rent $1,404 $1,566 $2,037 $2,894 $3,576
High Rent(110%) $1,544 $1,723 $2,241 $3,183 $3,934
2019 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,280 $1,431 $1,861 $2,666 $3,269
Average Rent $1,422 $1,590 $2,068 $2,962 $3,632
High Rent (110%) $1,564 $1,749 $2,275 $3,258 $3,995
2018 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,131 $1,260 $1,634 $2,351 $2,878
Average Rent $1,257 $1,400 $1,816 $2,612 $3,198
High Rent(110%) $1,383 $1,540 $1,998 $2,873 $3,518
2017 San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,091 $1,208 $1,567 $2,256 $2,761
Average Rent $1,212 $1,342 $1,741 $2,507 $3,068
High Rent (110%) $1,333 $1,476 $1,915 $2,758 $3,375


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