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

Waltham, MA 2452'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 2452 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 $2,178 to a high of $2,662, with an average of $2,420.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,340, a maximum of $2,860, and an average of $2,600.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,781, peaking at a maximum of $3,399, and averaging at $3,090.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,366, a maximum of $4,114, and an average of $3,740.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,708 to a maximum of $4,532, with an average of $4,120.

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 Waltham, MA 2452 Low Rent (90%) $2,178 $2,340 $2,781 $3,366 $3,708
Average Rent $2,420 $2,600 $3,090 $3,740 $4,120
High Rent(110%) $2,662 $2,860 $3,399 $4,114 $4,532
2023 Waltham, MA 2452 Low Rent (90%) $1,989 $2,160 $2,592 $3,159 $3,483
Average Rent $2,210 $2,400 $2,880 $3,510 $3,870
High Rent (110%) $2,431 $2,640 $3,168 $3,861 $4,257
2022 Waltham, MA 2452 Low Rent (90%) $1,809 $1,998 $2,412 $2,979 $3,267
Average Rent $2,010 $2,220 $2,680 $3,310 $3,630
High Rent(110%) $2,211 $2,442 $2,948 $3,641 $3,993
2021 Waltham, MA 2452 Low Rent (90%) $1,773 $1,953 $2,376 $2,952 $3,222
Average Rent $1,970 $2,170 $2,640 $3,280 $3,580
High Rent (110%) $2,167 $2,387 $2,904 $3,608 $3,938
2020 Waltham, MA 2452 Low Rent (90%) $1,773 $1,962 $2,385 $2,970 $3,231
Average Rent $1,970 $2,180 $2,650 $3,300 $3,590
High Rent(110%) $2,167 $2,398 $2,915 $3,630 $3,949
2019 Waltham, MA 2452 Low Rent (90%) $1,692 $1,890 $2,304 $2,889 $3,114
Average Rent $1,880 $2,100 $2,560 $3,210 $3,460
High Rent (110%) $2,068 $2,310 $2,816 $3,531 $3,806


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