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

Raleigh, NC 27609'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 27609 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 $1,296 to a high of $1,584, with an average of $1,440.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,332, a maximum of $1,628, and an average of $1,480.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,494, peaking at a maximum of $1,826, and averaging at $1,660.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,845, a maximum of $2,255, and an average of $2,050.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,457 to a maximum of $3,003, with an average of $2,730.

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 Raleigh, NC 27609 Low Rent (90%) $1,296 $1,332 $1,494 $1,845 $2,457
Average Rent $1,440 $1,480 $1,660 $2,050 $2,730
High Rent(110%) $1,584 $1,628 $1,826 $2,255 $3,003
2023 Raleigh, NC 27609 Low Rent (90%) $1,116 $1,143 $1,296 $1,593 $2,106
Average Rent $1,240 $1,270 $1,440 $1,770 $2,340
High Rent (110%) $1,364 $1,397 $1,584 $1,947 $2,574
2022 Raleigh, NC 27609 Low Rent (90%) $945 $981 $1,116 $1,386 $1,809
Average Rent $1,050 $1,090 $1,240 $1,540 $2,010
High Rent(110%) $1,155 $1,199 $1,364 $1,694 $2,211
2021 Raleigh, NC 27609 Low Rent (90%) $927 $963 $1,098 $1,377 $1,782
Average Rent $1,030 $1,070 $1,220 $1,530 $1,980
High Rent (110%) $1,133 $1,177 $1,342 $1,683 $2,178
2020 Raleigh, NC 27609 Low Rent (90%) $882 $945 $1,071 $1,368 $1,746
Average Rent $980 $1,050 $1,190 $1,520 $1,940
High Rent(110%) $1,078 $1,155 $1,309 $1,672 $2,134
2019 Raleigh, NC 27609 Low Rent (90%) $783 $882 $1,008 $1,296 $1,638
Average Rent $870 $980 $1,120 $1,440 $1,820
High Rent (110%) $957 $1,078 $1,232 $1,584 $2,002


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