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

Bristol, RI 02809'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 02809 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 $1,251 to a high of $1,529, with an average of $1,390.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,359, a maximum of $1,661, and an average of $1,510.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,647, peaking at a maximum of $2,013, and averaging at $1,830.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,989, a maximum of $2,431, and an average of $2,210.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,466 to a maximum of $3,014, with an average of $2,740.

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 Bristol, RI 2809 Low Rent (90%) $1,251 $1,359 $1,647 $1,989 $2,466
Average Rent $1,390 $1,510 $1,830 $2,210 $2,740
High Rent(110%) $1,529 $1,661 $2,013 $2,431 $3,014
2023 Bristol, RI 2809 Low Rent (90%) $1,044 $1,152 $1,386 $1,683 $2,079
Average Rent $1,160 $1,280 $1,540 $1,870 $2,310
High Rent (110%) $1,276 $1,408 $1,694 $2,057 $2,541
2022 Bristol, RI 2809 Low Rent (90%) $891 $999 $1,206 $1,494 $1,827
Average Rent $990 $1,110 $1,340 $1,660 $2,030
High Rent(110%) $1,089 $1,221 $1,474 $1,826 $2,233
2021 Bristol, RI 2809 Low Rent (90%) $828 $936 $1,125 $1,395 $1,683
Average Rent $920 $1,040 $1,250 $1,550 $1,870
High Rent (110%) $1,012 $1,144 $1,375 $1,705 $2,057
2020 Bristol, RI 2809 Low Rent (90%) $765 $864 $1,035 $1,287 $1,530
Average Rent $850 $960 $1,150 $1,430 $1,700
High Rent(110%) $935 $1,056 $1,265 $1,573 $1,870
2019 Bristol, RI 2809 Low Rent (90%) $738 $828 $990 $1,242 $1,458
Average Rent $820 $920 $1,100 $1,380 $1,620
High Rent (110%) $902 $1,012 $1,210 $1,518 $1,782


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