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

Charleston, SC 29492'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 29492 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 $1,593 to a high of $1,947, with an average of $1,770.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,638, a maximum of $2,002, and an average of $1,820.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,836, peaking at a maximum of $2,244, and averaging at $2,040.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,277, a maximum of $2,783, and an average of $2,530.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,754 to a maximum of $3,366, with an average of $3,060.

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 Charleston, SC 29492 Low Rent (90%) $1,593 $1,638 $1,836 $2,277 $2,754
Average Rent $1,770 $1,820 $2,040 $2,530 $3,060
High Rent(110%) $1,947 $2,002 $2,244 $2,783 $3,366
2023 Charleston, SC 29492 Low Rent (90%) $1,593 $1,629 $1,836 $2,286 $2,871
Average Rent $1,770 $1,810 $2,040 $2,540 $3,190
High Rent (110%) $1,947 $1,991 $2,244 $2,794 $3,509
2022 Charleston, SC 29492 Low Rent (90%) $1,503 $1,530 $1,746 $2,187 $2,808
Average Rent $1,670 $1,700 $1,940 $2,430 $3,120
High Rent(110%) $1,837 $1,870 $2,134 $2,673 $3,432
2021 Charleston, SC 29492 Low Rent (90%) $1,278 $1,359 $1,548 $1,980 $2,574
Average Rent $1,420 $1,510 $1,720 $2,200 $2,860
High Rent (110%) $1,562 $1,661 $1,892 $2,420 $3,146
2020 Charleston, SC 29492 Low Rent (90%) $1,188 $1,350 $1,539 $2,007 $2,628
Average Rent $1,320 $1,500 $1,710 $2,230 $2,920
High Rent(110%) $1,452 $1,650 $1,881 $2,453 $3,212
2019 Charleston, SC 29492 Low Rent (90%) $1,071 $1,269 $1,467 $1,944 $2,547
Average Rent $1,190 $1,410 $1,630 $2,160 $2,830
High Rent (110%) $1,309 $1,551 $1,793 $2,376 $3,113


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