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

Washington, DC 20018'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 20018 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 $1,026 to a high of $1,254, with an average of $1,140.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,044, a maximum of $1,276, and an average of $1,160.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,188, peaking at a maximum of $1,452, and averaging at $1,320.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,476, a maximum of $1,804, and an average of $1,640.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,755 to a maximum of $2,145, with an average of $1,950.

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 Washington, DC 20018 Low Rent (90%) $1,026 $1,044 $1,188 $1,476 $1,755
Average Rent $1,140 $1,160 $1,320 $1,640 $1,950
High Rent(110%) $1,254 $1,276 $1,452 $1,804 $2,145
2023 Washington, DC 20018 Low Rent (90%) $927 $945 $1,071 $1,341 $1,602
Average Rent $1,030 $1,050 $1,190 $1,490 $1,780
High Rent (110%) $1,133 $1,155 $1,309 $1,639 $1,958
2022 Washington, DC 20018 Low Rent (90%) $918 $936 $1,062 $1,341 $1,611
Average Rent $1,020 $1,040 $1,180 $1,490 $1,790
High Rent(110%) $1,122 $1,144 $1,298 $1,639 $1,969
2021 Washington, DC 20018 Low Rent (90%) $909 $936 $1,062 $1,377 $1,701
Average Rent $1,010 $1,040 $1,180 $1,530 $1,890
High Rent (110%) $1,111 $1,144 $1,298 $1,683 $2,079
2020 Washington, DC 20018 Low Rent (90%) $954 $999 $1,152 $1,521 $1,881
Average Rent $1,060 $1,110 $1,280 $1,690 $2,090
High Rent(110%) $1,166 $1,221 $1,408 $1,859 $2,299
2019 Washington, DC 20018 Low Rent (90%) $1,053 $1,107 $1,278 $1,683 $2,088
Average Rent $1,170 $1,230 $1,420 $1,870 $2,320
High Rent (110%) $1,287 $1,353 $1,562 $2,057 $2,552


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