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

Boston, MA 02123'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 02123 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 $2,061 to a high of $2,519, with an average of $2,290.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,214, a maximum of $2,706, and an average of $2,460.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,637, peaking at a maximum of $3,223, and averaging at $2,930.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,186, a maximum of $3,894, and an average of $3,540.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,510 to a maximum of $4,290, with an average of $3,900.

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 2123 Low Rent (90%) $2,061 $2,214 $2,637 $3,186 $3,510
Average Rent $2,290 $2,460 $2,930 $3,540 $3,900
High Rent(110%) $2,519 $2,706 $3,223 $3,894 $4,290
2023 Boston, MA 2123 Low Rent (90%) $1,899 $2,061 $2,466 $2,997 $3,312
Average Rent $2,110 $2,290 $2,740 $3,330 $3,680
High Rent (110%) $2,321 $2,519 $3,014 $3,663 $4,048
2022 Boston, MA 2123 Low Rent (90%) $1,692 $1,863 $2,250 $2,781 $3,051
Average Rent $1,880 $2,070 $2,500 $3,090 $3,390
High Rent(110%) $2,068 $2,277 $2,750 $3,399 $3,729
2021 Boston, MA 2123 Low Rent (90%) $1,629 $1,800 $2,187 $2,718 $2,970
Average Rent $1,810 $2,000 $2,430 $3,020 $3,300
High Rent (110%) $1,991 $2,200 $2,673 $3,322 $3,630
2020 Boston, MA 2123 Low Rent (90%) $1,602 $1,773 $2,160 $2,691 $2,925
Average Rent $1,780 $1,970 $2,400 $2,990 $3,250
High Rent(110%) $1,958 $2,167 $2,640 $3,289 $3,575
2019 Boston, MA 2123 Low Rent (90%) $1,494 $1,665 $2,034 $2,547 $2,745
Average Rent $1,660 $1,850 $2,260 $2,830 $3,050
High Rent (110%) $1,826 $2,035 $2,486 $3,113 $3,355


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