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

North Charleston, SC 29420'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 29420 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 $1,278 to a high of $1,562, with an average of $1,420.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,314, a maximum of $1,606, and an average of $1,460.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,476, peaking at a maximum of $1,804, and averaging at $1,640.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,827, a maximum of $2,233, and an average of $2,030.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,214 to a maximum of $2,706, with an average of $2,460.

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 North Charleston, SC 29420 Low Rent (90%) $1,278 $1,314 $1,476 $1,827 $2,214
Average Rent $1,420 $1,460 $1,640 $2,030 $2,460
High Rent(110%) $1,562 $1,606 $1,804 $2,233 $2,706
2023 North Charleston, SC 29420 Low Rent (90%) $1,233 $1,260 $1,422 $1,764 $2,223
Average Rent $1,370 $1,400 $1,580 $1,960 $2,470
High Rent (110%) $1,507 $1,540 $1,738 $2,156 $2,717
2022 North Charleston, SC 29420 Low Rent (90%) $1,098 $1,116 $1,269 $1,593 $2,043
Average Rent $1,220 $1,240 $1,410 $1,770 $2,270
High Rent(110%) $1,342 $1,364 $1,551 $1,947 $2,497
2021 North Charleston, SC 29420 Low Rent (90%) $918 $972 $1,107 $1,413 $1,845
Average Rent $1,020 $1,080 $1,230 $1,570 $2,050
High Rent (110%) $1,122 $1,188 $1,353 $1,727 $2,255
2020 North Charleston, SC 29420 Low Rent (90%) $819 $936 $1,062 $1,386 $1,809
Average Rent $910 $1,040 $1,180 $1,540 $2,010
High Rent(110%) $1,001 $1,144 $1,298 $1,694 $2,211
2019 North Charleston, SC 29420 Low Rent (90%) $729 $864 $999 $1,323 $1,728
Average Rent $810 $960 $1,110 $1,470 $1,920
High Rent (110%) $891 $1,056 $1,221 $1,617 $2,112


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