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

Wakefield, MA 1880'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 1880 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 $1,710 to a high of $2,090, with an average of $1,900.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,836, a maximum of $2,244, and an average of $2,040.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,187, peaking at a maximum of $2,673, and averaging at $2,430.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,646, a maximum of $3,234, and an average of $2,940.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,916 to a maximum of $3,564, with an average of $3,240.

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 Wakefield, MA 1880 Low Rent (90%) $1,710 $1,836 $2,187 $2,646 $2,916
Average Rent $1,900 $2,040 $2,430 $2,940 $3,240
High Rent(110%) $2,090 $2,244 $2,673 $3,234 $3,564
2023 Wakefield, MA 1880 Low Rent (90%) $1,557 $1,692 $2,025 $2,466 $2,718
Average Rent $1,730 $1,880 $2,250 $2,740 $3,020
High Rent (110%) $1,903 $2,068 $2,475 $3,014 $3,322
2022 Wakefield, MA 1880 Low Rent (90%) $1,413 $1,566 $1,899 $2,358 $2,574
Average Rent $1,570 $1,740 $2,110 $2,620 $2,860
High Rent(110%) $1,727 $1,914 $2,321 $2,882 $3,146
2021 Wakefield, MA 1880 Low Rent (90%) $1,395 $1,539 $1,872 $2,340 $2,538
Average Rent $1,550 $1,710 $2,080 $2,600 $2,820
High Rent (110%) $1,705 $1,881 $2,288 $2,860 $3,102
2020 Wakefield, MA 1880 Low Rent (90%) $1,386 $1,530 $1,863 $2,322 $2,520
Average Rent $1,540 $1,700 $2,070 $2,580 $2,800
High Rent(110%) $1,694 $1,870 $2,277 $2,838 $3,080
2019 Wakefield, MA 1880 Low Rent (90%) $1,296 $1,458 $1,773 $2,223 $2,394
Average Rent $1,440 $1,620 $1,970 $2,470 $2,660
High Rent (110%) $1,584 $1,782 $2,167 $2,717 $2,926


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