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

Somerville, MA 2145'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 2145 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 $2,223 to a high of $2,717, with an average of $2,470.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,394, a maximum of $2,926, and an average of $2,660.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,844, peaking at a maximum of $3,476, and averaging at $3,160.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,438, a maximum of $4,202, and an average of $3,820.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,789 to a maximum of $4,631, with an average of $4,210.

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 Somerville, MA 2145 Low Rent (90%) $2,223 $2,394 $2,844 $3,438 $3,789
Average Rent $2,470 $2,660 $3,160 $3,820 $4,210
High Rent(110%) $2,717 $2,926 $3,476 $4,202 $4,631
2023 Somerville, MA 2145 Low Rent (90%) $2,034 $2,205 $2,646 $3,222 $3,555
Average Rent $2,260 $2,450 $2,940 $3,580 $3,950
High Rent (110%) $2,486 $2,695 $3,234 $3,938 $4,345
2022 Somerville, MA 2145 Low Rent (90%) $1,728 $1,908 $2,304 $2,844 $3,123
Average Rent $1,920 $2,120 $2,560 $3,160 $3,470
High Rent(110%) $2,112 $2,332 $2,816 $3,476 $3,817
2021 Somerville, MA 2145 Low Rent (90%) $1,674 $1,854 $2,250 $2,799 $3,051
Average Rent $1,860 $2,060 $2,500 $3,110 $3,390
High Rent (110%) $2,046 $2,266 $2,750 $3,421 $3,729
2020 Somerville, MA 2145 Low Rent (90%) $1,620 $1,800 $2,187 $2,727 $2,961
Average Rent $1,800 $2,000 $2,430 $3,030 $3,290
High Rent(110%) $1,980 $2,200 $2,673 $3,333 $3,619
2019 Somerville, MA 2145 Low Rent (90%) $1,512 $1,692 $2,061 $2,583 $2,790
Average Rent $1,680 $1,880 $2,290 $2,870 $3,100
High Rent (110%) $1,848 $2,068 $2,519 $3,157 $3,410


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