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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC

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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD 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 $1,595 to a high of $1,949, with an average of $1,772.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,623, a maximum of $1,983, and an average of $1,803.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,841, peaking at a maximum of $2,250, and averaging at $2,045.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,290, a maximum of $2,798, and an average of $2,544.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,714 to a maximum of $3,317, with an average of $3,015.

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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,595 $1,623 $1,841 $2,290 $2,714
Average Rent $1,772 $1,803 $2,045 $2,544 $3,015
High Rent(110%) $1,949 $1,983 $2,250 $2,798 $3,317
2024 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,595 $1,623 $1,841 $2,290 $2,714
Average Rent $1,772 $1,803 $2,045 $2,544 $3,015
High Rent (110%) $1,949 $1,983 $2,250 $2,798 $3,317
2024 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,595 $1,623 $1,841 $2,290 $2,714
Average Rent $1,772 $1,803 $2,045 $2,544 $3,015
High Rent(110%) $1,949 $1,983 $2,250 $2,798 $3,317
2023 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,430 $1,454 $1,654 $2,069 $2,468
Average Rent $1,589 $1,615 $1,838 $2,299 $2,742
High Rent (110%) $1,748 $1,777 $2,022 $2,529 $3,016
2023 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,430 $1,454 $1,654 $2,069 $2,468
Average Rent $1,589 $1,615 $1,838 $2,299 $2,742
High Rent(110%) $1,748 $1,777 $2,022 $2,529 $3,016
2023 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,430 $1,454 $1,654 $2,069 $2,468
Average Rent $1,589 $1,615 $1,838 $2,299 $2,742
High Rent (110%) $1,748 $1,777 $2,022 $2,529 $3,016
2022 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,385 $1,410 $1,607 $2,034 $2,442
Average Rent $1,539 $1,567 $1,785 $2,260 $2,713
High Rent(110%) $1,693 $1,724 $1,964 $2,486 $2,984
2022 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,385 $1,410 $1,607 $2,034 $2,442
Average Rent $1,539 $1,567 $1,785 $2,260 $2,713
High Rent (110%) $1,693 $1,724 $1,964 $2,486 $2,984
2022 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,385 $1,410 $1,607 $2,034 $2,442
Average Rent $1,539 $1,567 $1,785 $2,260 $2,713
High Rent(110%) $1,693 $1,724 $1,964 $2,486 $2,984
2021 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,362 $1,393 $1,589 $2,037 $2,468
Average Rent $1,513 $1,548 $1,765 $2,263 $2,742
High Rent (110%) $1,664 $1,703 $1,942 $2,489 $3,016
2021 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,362 $1,393 $1,589 $2,037 $2,468
Average Rent $1,513 $1,548 $1,765 $2,263 $2,742
High Rent(110%) $1,664 $1,703 $1,942 $2,489 $3,016
2021 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,362 $1,393 $1,589 $2,037 $2,468
Average Rent $1,513 $1,548 $1,765 $2,263 $2,742
High Rent (110%) $1,664 $1,703 $1,942 $2,489 $3,016
2020 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,311 $1,350 $1,536 $1,994 $2,436
Average Rent $1,457 $1,500 $1,707 $2,215 $2,707
High Rent(110%) $1,603 $1,650 $1,878 $2,437 $2,978
2020 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,311 $1,350 $1,536 $1,994 $2,436
Average Rent $1,457 $1,500 $1,707 $2,215 $2,707
High Rent (110%) $1,603 $1,650 $1,878 $2,437 $2,978
2020 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,311 $1,350 $1,536 $1,994 $2,436
Average Rent $1,457 $1,500 $1,707 $2,215 $2,707
High Rent(110%) $1,603 $1,650 $1,878 $2,437 $2,978
2019 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,274 $1,309 $1,499 $1,958 $2,410
Average Rent $1,415 $1,454 $1,665 $2,176 $2,678
High Rent (110%) $1,557 $1,599 $1,832 $2,394 $2,946
2019 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,274 $1,309 $1,499 $1,958 $2,410
Average Rent $1,415 $1,454 $1,665 $2,176 $2,678
High Rent(110%) $1,557 $1,599 $1,832 $2,394 $2,946
2019 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,274 $1,309 $1,499 $1,958 $2,410
Average Rent $1,415 $1,454 $1,665 $2,176 $2,678
High Rent (110%) $1,557 $1,599 $1,832 $2,394 $2,946
2018 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,354 $1,405 $1,614 $2,118 $2,612
Average Rent $1,504 $1,561 $1,793 $2,353 $2,902
High Rent(110%) $1,654 $1,717 $1,972 $2,588 $3,192
2018 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,354 $1,405 $1,614 $2,118 $2,612
Average Rent $1,504 $1,561 $1,793 $2,353 $2,902
High Rent (110%) $1,654 $1,717 $1,972 $2,588 $3,192
2018 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,354 $1,405 $1,614 $2,118 $2,612
Average Rent $1,504 $1,561 $1,793 $2,353 $2,902
High Rent(110%) $1,654 $1,717 $1,972 $2,588 $3,192
2017 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,296 $1,362 $1,571 $2,070 $2,570
Average Rent $1,440 $1,513 $1,746 $2,300 $2,855
High Rent (110%) $1,584 $1,664 $1,921 $2,530 $3,141
2017 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,296 $1,362 $1,571 $2,070 $2,570
Average Rent $1,440 $1,513 $1,746 $2,300 $2,855
High Rent(110%) $1,584 $1,664 $1,921 $2,530 $3,141
2017 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, DC Low Rent (90%) $1,296 $1,362 $1,571 $2,070 $2,570
Average Rent $1,440 $1,513 $1,746 $2,300 $2,855
High Rent (110%) $1,584 $1,664 $1,921 $2,530 $3,141


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