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

Boston, MA 02163'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 02163 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 $2,889 to a high of $3,531, with an average of $3,210.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $3,105, a maximum of $3,795, and an average of $3,450.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,690, peaking at a maximum of $4,510, and averaging at $4,100.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,464, a maximum of $5,456, and an average of $4,960.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,914 to a maximum of $6,006, with an average of $5,460.

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 2163 Low Rent (90%) $2,889 $3,105 $3,690 $4,464 $4,914
Average Rent $3,210 $3,450 $4,100 $4,960 $5,460
High Rent(110%) $3,531 $3,795 $4,510 $5,456 $6,006
2023 Boston, MA 2163 Low Rent (90%) $2,610 $2,835 $3,393 $4,131 $4,554
Average Rent $2,900 $3,150 $3,770 $4,590 $5,060
High Rent (110%) $3,190 $3,465 $4,147 $5,049 $5,566
2022 Boston, MA 2163 Low Rent (90%) $2,385 $2,619 $3,168 $3,915 $4,293
Average Rent $2,650 $2,910 $3,520 $4,350 $4,770
High Rent(110%) $2,915 $3,201 $3,872 $4,785 $5,247
2021 Boston, MA 2163 Low Rent (90%) $2,349 $2,592 $3,150 $3,915 $4,275
Average Rent $2,610 $2,880 $3,500 $4,350 $4,750
High Rent (110%) $2,871 $3,168 $3,850 $4,785 $5,225
2020 Boston, MA 2163 Low Rent (90%) $2,322 $2,565 $3,123 $3,888 $4,230
Average Rent $2,580 $2,850 $3,470 $4,320 $4,700
High Rent(110%) $2,838 $3,135 $3,817 $4,752 $5,170
2019 Boston, MA 2163 Low Rent (90%) $2,169 $2,430 $2,961 $3,708 $4,005
Average Rent $2,410 $2,700 $3,290 $4,120 $4,450
High Rent (110%) $2,651 $2,970 $3,619 $4,532 $4,895


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