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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,219 to a high of $1,489, with an average of $1,354.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,395, a maximum of $1,705, and an average of $1,550.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,798, peaking at a maximum of $2,198, and averaging at $1,998.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,174, a maximum of $2,658, and an average of $2,416.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,395 to a maximum of $2,927, with an average of $2,661.

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 Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $1,219 $1,395 $1,798 $2,174 $2,395
Average Rent $1,354 $1,550 $1,998 $2,416 $2,661
High Rent(110%) $1,489 $1,705 $2,198 $2,658 $2,927
2023 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $1,042 $1,189 $1,559 $1,897 $2,094
Average Rent $1,158 $1,321 $1,732 $2,108 $2,327
High Rent (110%) $1,274 $1,453 $1,905 $2,319 $2,560
2022 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $965 $1,103 $1,452 $1,795 $1,968
Average Rent $1,072 $1,226 $1,613 $1,994 $2,187
High Rent(110%) $1,179 $1,349 $1,774 $2,193 $2,406
2021 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $914 $1,053 $1,385 $1,723 $1,896
Average Rent $1,015 $1,170 $1,539 $1,914 $2,107
High Rent (110%) $1,117 $1,287 $1,693 $2,105 $2,318
2020 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $854 $1,015 $1,310 $1,633 $1,850
Average Rent $949 $1,128 $1,456 $1,814 $2,056
High Rent(110%) $1,044 $1,241 $1,602 $1,995 $2,262
2019 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $807 $974 $1,225 $1,574 $1,796
Average Rent $897 $1,082 $1,361 $1,749 $1,995
High Rent (110%) $987 $1,190 $1,497 $1,924 $2,195
2018 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $804 $965 $1,196 $1,560 $1,807
Average Rent $893 $1,072 $1,329 $1,733 $2,008
High Rent(110%) $982 $1,179 $1,462 $1,906 $2,209
2017 Trenton, NJ MSA, NJ Low Rent (90%) $852 $998 $1,228 $1,614 $1,866
Average Rent $947 $1,109 $1,364 $1,793 $2,073
High Rent (110%) $1,042 $1,220 $1,500 $1,972 $2,280


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