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

St. Mary Parish, LA, LA

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 St. Mary Parish, LA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $640 to a high of $782, with an average of $711.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $666, a maximum of $814, and an average of $740.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $863, peaking at a maximum of $1,055, and averaging at $959.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,117, a maximum of $1,365, and an average of $1,241.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,381 to a maximum of $1,687, with an average of $1,534.

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 St. Mary Parish, LA 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 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $640 $666 $863 $1,117 $1,381
Average Rent $711 $740 $959 $1,241 $1,534
High Rent(110%) $782 $814 $1,055 $1,365 $1,687
2023 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $551 $612 $779 $998 $1,194
Average Rent $612 $680 $865 $1,109 $1,327
High Rent (110%) $673 $748 $952 $1,220 $1,460
2022 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $511 $608 $745 $941 $1,166
Average Rent $568 $676 $828 $1,045 $1,296
High Rent(110%) $625 $744 $911 $1,150 $1,426
2021 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $577 $662 $800 $1,032 $1,295
Average Rent $641 $736 $889 $1,147 $1,439
High Rent (110%) $705 $810 $978 $1,262 $1,583
2020 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $641 $652 $795 $1,031 $1,280
Average Rent $712 $724 $883 $1,145 $1,422
High Rent(110%) $783 $796 $971 $1,260 $1,564
2019 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $537 $540 $669 $886 $1,079
Average Rent $597 $600 $743 $984 $1,199
High Rent (110%) $657 $660 $817 $1,082 $1,319
2018 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $536 $538 $707 $936 $1,092
Average Rent $595 $598 $786 $1,040 $1,213
High Rent(110%) $655 $658 $865 $1,144 $1,334
2017 St. Mary Parish, LA, LA Low Rent (90%) $465 $469 $608 $851 $936
Average Rent $517 $521 $676 $946 $1,040
High Rent (110%) $569 $573 $744 $1,041 $1,144


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