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

Pittston, PA 18640'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 18640 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 $702 to a high of $858, with an average of $780.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $819, a maximum of $1,001, and an average of $910.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $999, peaking at a maximum of $1,221, and averaging at $1,110.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,287, a maximum of $1,573, and an average of $1,430.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,404 to a maximum of $1,716, with an average of $1,560.

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 Pittston, PA 18640 Low Rent (90%) $702 $819 $999 $1,287 $1,404
Average Rent $780 $910 $1,110 $1,430 $1,560
High Rent(110%) $858 $1,001 $1,221 $1,573 $1,716
2023 Pittston, PA 18640 Low Rent (90%) $675 $792 $963 $1,242 $1,350
Average Rent $750 $880 $1,070 $1,380 $1,500
High Rent (110%) $825 $968 $1,177 $1,518 $1,650
2022 Pittston, PA 18640 Low Rent (90%) $576 $675 $828 $1,071 $1,152
Average Rent $640 $750 $920 $1,190 $1,280
High Rent(110%) $704 $825 $1,012 $1,309 $1,408
2021 Pittston, PA 18640 Low Rent (90%) $549 $639 $783 $1,008 $1,080
Average Rent $610 $710 $870 $1,120 $1,200
High Rent (110%) $671 $781 $957 $1,232 $1,320
2020 Pittston, PA 18640 Low Rent (90%) $522 $603 $738 $954 $1,017
Average Rent $580 $670 $820 $1,060 $1,130
High Rent(110%) $638 $737 $902 $1,166 $1,243
2019 Pittston, PA 18640 Low Rent (90%) $495 $576 $711 $918 $1,008
Average Rent $550 $640 $790 $1,020 $1,120
High Rent (110%) $605 $704 $869 $1,122 $1,232


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