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

Boston, MA 02116's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 02116 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $2,961 to a high of $3,619, with an average of $3,290.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $3,186, a maximum of $3,894, and an average of $3,540.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,789, peaking at a maximum of $4,631, and averaging at $4,210.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,581, a maximum of $5,599, and an average of $5,090.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $5,049 to a maximum of $6,171, with an average of $5,610.

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.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Boston, MA 2116 Low Rent (90%) $2,961 $3,186 $3,789 $4,581 $5,049
Average Rent $3,290 $3,540 $4,210 $5,090 $5,610
High Rent(110%) $3,619 $3,894 $4,631 $5,599 $6,171
2023 Boston, MA 2116 Low Rent (90%) $2,619 $2,844 $3,411 $4,149 $4,581
Average Rent $2,910 $3,160 $3,790 $4,610 $5,090
High Rent (110%) $3,201 $3,476 $4,169 $5,071 $5,599
2022 Boston, MA 2116 Low Rent (90%) $2,250 $2,475 $2,988 $3,690 $4,050
Average Rent $2,500 $2,750 $3,320 $4,100 $4,500
High Rent(110%) $2,750 $3,025 $3,652 $4,510 $4,950
2021 Boston, MA 2116 Low Rent (90%) $2,169 $2,394 $2,907 $3,618 $3,942
Average Rent $2,410 $2,660 $3,230 $4,020 $4,380
High Rent (110%) $2,651 $2,926 $3,553 $4,422 $4,818
2020 Boston, MA 2116 Low Rent (90%) $2,007 $2,223 $2,700 $3,366 $3,654
Average Rent $2,230 $2,470 $3,000 $3,740 $4,060
High Rent(110%) $2,453 $2,717 $3,300 $4,114 $4,466
2019 Boston, MA 2116 Low Rent (90%) $1,818 $2,043 $2,484 $3,114 $3,357
Average Rent $2,020 $2,270 $2,760 $3,460 $3,730
High Rent (110%) $2,222 $2,497 $3,036 $3,806 $4,103


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