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

Jersey City, NJ 07311'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 07311 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 $2,691 to a high of $3,289, with an average of $2,990.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,736, a maximum of $3,344, and an average of $3,040.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,105, peaking at a maximum of $3,795, and averaging at $3,450.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,861, a maximum of $4,719, and an average of $4,290.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,302 to a maximum of $5,258, with an average of $4,780.

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 Jersey City, NJ 7311 Low Rent (90%) $2,691 $2,736 $3,105 $3,861 $4,302
Average Rent $2,990 $3,040 $3,450 $4,290 $4,780
High Rent(110%) $3,289 $3,344 $3,795 $4,719 $5,258
2023 Jersey City, NJ 7311 Low Rent (90%) $2,385 $2,457 $2,817 $3,474 $3,780
Average Rent $2,650 $2,730 $3,130 $3,860 $4,200
High Rent (110%) $2,915 $3,003 $3,443 $4,246 $4,620
2022 Jersey City, NJ 7311 Low Rent (90%) $2,178 $2,313 $2,664 $3,294 $3,609
Average Rent $2,420 $2,570 $2,960 $3,660 $4,010
High Rent(110%) $2,662 $2,827 $3,256 $4,026 $4,411
2021 Jersey City, NJ 7311 Low Rent (90%) $2,097 $2,277 $2,646 $3,294 $3,591
Average Rent $2,330 $2,530 $2,940 $3,660 $3,990
High Rent (110%) $2,563 $2,783 $3,234 $4,026 $4,389
2020 Jersey City, NJ 7311 Low Rent (90%) $1,746 $1,944 $2,286 $2,853 $3,096
Average Rent $1,940 $2,160 $2,540 $3,170 $3,440
High Rent(110%) $2,134 $2,376 $2,794 $3,487 $3,784
2019 Jersey City, NJ 7311 Low Rent (90%) $1,593 $1,782 $2,124 $2,664 $2,871
Average Rent $1,770 $1,980 $2,360 $2,960 $3,190
High Rent (110%) $1,947 $2,178 $2,596 $3,256 $3,509


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