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

Knoxville, TN 37916'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 37916 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 $882 to a high of $1,078, with an average of $980.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $900, a maximum of $1,100, and an average of $1,000.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,098, peaking at a maximum of $1,342, and averaging at $1,220.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,422, a maximum of $1,738, and an average of $1,580.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,647 to a maximum of $2,013, with an average of $1,830.

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 Knoxville, TN 37916 Low Rent (90%) $882 $900 $1,098 $1,422 $1,647
Average Rent $980 $1,000 $1,220 $1,580 $1,830
High Rent(110%) $1,078 $1,100 $1,342 $1,738 $2,013
2023 Knoxville, TN 37916 Low Rent (90%) $774 $828 $1,008 $1,314 $1,548
Average Rent $860 $920 $1,120 $1,460 $1,720
High Rent (110%) $946 $1,012 $1,232 $1,606 $1,892
2022 Knoxville, TN 37916 Low Rent (90%) $630 $702 $855 $1,125 $1,323
Average Rent $700 $780 $950 $1,250 $1,470
High Rent(110%) $770 $858 $1,045 $1,375 $1,617
2021 Knoxville, TN 37916 Low Rent (90%) $549 $648 $792 $1,044 $1,260
Average Rent $610 $720 $880 $1,160 $1,400
High Rent (110%) $671 $792 $968 $1,276 $1,540
2020 Knoxville, TN 37916 Low Rent (90%) $576 $684 $846 $1,107 $1,368
Average Rent $640 $760 $940 $1,230 $1,520
High Rent(110%) $704 $836 $1,034 $1,353 $1,672
2019 Knoxville, TN 37916 Low Rent (90%) $522 $639 $783 $1,017 $1,287
Average Rent $580 $710 $870 $1,130 $1,430
High Rent (110%) $638 $781 $957 $1,243 $1,573


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