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

San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $2,063 to a high of $2,521, with an average of $2,292.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,536, a maximum of $3,100, and an average of $2,818.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,023, peaking at a maximum of $3,695, and averaging at $3,359.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,701, a maximum of $4,523, and an average of $4,112.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,026 to a maximum of $4,920, with an average of $4,473.

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 Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area 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 Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $2,063 $2,536 $3,023 $3,701 $4,026
Average Rent $2,292 $2,818 $3,359 $4,112 $4,473
High Rent(110%) $2,521 $3,100 $3,695 $4,523 $4,920
2023 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,940 $2,399 $2,869 $3,521 $3,855
Average Rent $2,156 $2,665 $3,188 $3,912 $4,283
High Rent (110%) $2,372 $2,932 $3,507 $4,303 $4,711
2022 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,904 $2,368 $2,878 $3,700 $4,026
Average Rent $2,115 $2,631 $3,198 $4,111 $4,473
High Rent(110%) $2,327 $2,894 $3,518 $4,522 $4,920
2021 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $2,115 $2,631 $3,198 $4,110 $4,473
Average Rent $2,350 $2,923 $3,553 $4,567 $4,970
High Rent (110%) $2,585 $3,215 $3,908 $5,024 $5,467
2020 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,977 $2,448 $3,005 $3,929 $4,191
Average Rent $2,197 $2,720 $3,339 $4,365 $4,657
High Rent(110%) $2,417 $2,992 $3,673 $4,802 $5,123
2019 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,862 $2,305 $2,853 $3,738 $3,953
Average Rent $2,069 $2,561 $3,170 $4,153 $4,392
High Rent (110%) $2,276 $2,817 $3,487 $4,568 $4,831
2018 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,813 $2,249 $2,809 $3,663 $3,911
Average Rent $2,014 $2,499 $3,121 $4,070 $4,346
High Rent(110%) $2,215 $2,749 $3,433 $4,477 $4,781
2017 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, CA Low Rent (90%) $1,724 $2,170 $2,716 $3,534 $4,346
Average Rent $1,915 $2,411 $3,018 $3,927 $4,829
High Rent (110%) $2,107 $2,652 $3,320 $4,320 $5,312


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