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

Lowell, MA 1853'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 1853 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 $1,566 to a high of $1,914, with an average of $1,740.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,737, a maximum of $2,123, and an average of $1,930.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,286, peaking at a maximum of $2,794, and averaging at $2,540.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,763, a maximum of $3,377, and an average of $3,070.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,042 to a maximum of $3,718, with an average of $3,380.

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 Lowell, MA 1853 Low Rent (90%) $1,566 $1,737 $2,286 $2,763 $3,042
Average Rent $1,740 $1,930 $2,540 $3,070 $3,380
High Rent(110%) $1,914 $2,123 $2,794 $3,377 $3,718
2023 Lowell, MA 1853 Low Rent (90%) $1,539 $1,710 $2,241 $2,727 $3,006
Average Rent $1,710 $1,900 $2,490 $3,030 $3,340
High Rent (110%) $1,881 $2,090 $2,739 $3,333 $3,674
2022 Lowell, MA 1853 Low Rent (90%) $1,404 $1,548 $2,016 $2,493 $2,736
Average Rent $1,560 $1,720 $2,240 $2,770 $3,040
High Rent(110%) $1,716 $1,892 $2,464 $3,047 $3,344
2021 Lowell, MA 1853 Low Rent (90%) $1,197 $1,341 $1,737 $2,160 $2,358
Average Rent $1,330 $1,490 $1,930 $2,400 $2,620
High Rent (110%) $1,463 $1,639 $2,123 $2,640 $2,882
2020 Lowell, MA 1853 Low Rent (90%) $1,179 $1,314 $1,701 $2,124 $2,304
Average Rent $1,310 $1,460 $1,890 $2,360 $2,560
High Rent(110%) $1,441 $1,606 $2,079 $2,596 $2,816
2019 Lowell, MA 1853 Low Rent (90%) $1,134 $1,305 $1,674 $2,097 $2,259
Average Rent $1,260 $1,450 $1,860 $2,330 $2,510
High Rent (110%) $1,386 $1,595 $2,046 $2,563 $2,761


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