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

New Orleans, LA 70126'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 70126 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 $792 to a high of $968, with an average of $880.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $927, a maximum of $1,133, and an average of $1,030.
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 $1,413, a maximum of $1,727, and an average of $1,570.
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 New Orleans, LA 70126 Low Rent (90%) $792 $927 $1,098 $1,413 $1,647
Average Rent $880 $1,030 $1,220 $1,570 $1,830
High Rent(110%) $968 $1,133 $1,342 $1,727 $2,013
2023 New Orleans, LA 70126 Low Rent (90%) $693 $819 $963 $1,242 $1,440
Average Rent $770 $910 $1,070 $1,380 $1,600
High Rent (110%) $847 $1,001 $1,177 $1,518 $1,760
2022 New Orleans, LA 70126 Low Rent (90%) $639 $747 $882 $1,134 $1,314
Average Rent $710 $830 $980 $1,260 $1,460
High Rent(110%) $781 $913 $1,078 $1,386 $1,606
2021 New Orleans, LA 70126 Low Rent (90%) $639 $738 $882 $1,134 $1,296
Average Rent $710 $820 $980 $1,260 $1,440
High Rent (110%) $781 $902 $1,078 $1,386 $1,584
2020 New Orleans, LA 70126 Low Rent (90%) $639 $747 $882 $1,143 $1,305
Average Rent $710 $830 $980 $1,270 $1,450
High Rent(110%) $781 $913 $1,078 $1,397 $1,595
2019 New Orleans, LA 70126 Low Rent (90%) $612 $720 $855 $1,107 $1,269
Average Rent $680 $800 $950 $1,230 $1,410
High Rent (110%) $748 $880 $1,045 $1,353 $1,551


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