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

Columbia, TN 38401'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 38401 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 $990 to a high of $1,210, with an average of $1,100.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,017, a maximum of $1,243, and an average of $1,130.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,143, peaking at a maximum of $1,397, and averaging at $1,270.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,431, a maximum of $1,749, and an average of $1,590.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,764 to a maximum of $2,156, with an average of $1,960.

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 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $990 $1,017 $1,143 $1,431 $1,764
Average Rent $1,100 $1,130 $1,270 $1,590 $1,960
High Rent(110%) $1,210 $1,243 $1,397 $1,749 $2,156
2024 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $990 $1,017 $1,143 $1,431 $1,764
Average Rent $1,100 $1,130 $1,270 $1,590 $1,960
High Rent (110%) $1,210 $1,243 $1,397 $1,749 $2,156
2023 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $882 $891 $1,017 $1,287 $1,602
Average Rent $980 $990 $1,130 $1,430 $1,780
High Rent(110%) $1,078 $1,089 $1,243 $1,573 $1,958
2022 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $810 $837 $972 $1,251 $1,566
Average Rent $900 $930 $1,080 $1,390 $1,740
High Rent (110%) $990 $1,023 $1,188 $1,529 $1,914
2021 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $729 $783 $927 $1,206 $1,476
Average Rent $810 $870 $1,030 $1,340 $1,640
High Rent(110%) $891 $957 $1,133 $1,474 $1,804
2020 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $675 $738 $900 $1,179 $1,413
Average Rent $750 $820 $1,000 $1,310 $1,570
High Rent (110%) $825 $902 $1,100 $1,441 $1,727
2019 Columbia, TN 38401 Low Rent (90%) $594 $666 $819 $1,089 $1,269
Average Rent $660 $740 $910 $1,210 $1,410
High Rent(110%) $726 $814 $1,001 $1,331 $1,551


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