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

San Antonio, TX 78209'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 78209 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 $1,071 to a high of $1,309, with an average of $1,190.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,206, a maximum of $1,474, and an average of $1,340.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,467, peaking at a maximum of $1,793, and averaging at $1,630.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,854, a maximum of $2,266, and an average of $2,060.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,223 to a maximum of $2,717, with an average of $2,470.

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 San Antonio, TX 78209 Low Rent (90%) $1,071 $1,206 $1,467 $1,854 $2,223
Average Rent $1,190 $1,340 $1,630 $2,060 $2,470
High Rent(110%) $1,309 $1,474 $1,793 $2,266 $2,717
2023 San Antonio, TX 78209 Low Rent (90%) $936 $1,080 $1,305 $1,656 $2,025
Average Rent $1,040 $1,200 $1,450 $1,840 $2,250
High Rent (110%) $1,144 $1,320 $1,595 $2,024 $2,475
2022 San Antonio, TX 78209 Low Rent (90%) $828 $972 $1,179 $1,521 $1,872
Average Rent $920 $1,080 $1,310 $1,690 $2,080
High Rent(110%) $1,012 $1,188 $1,441 $1,859 $2,288
2021 San Antonio, TX 78209 Low Rent (90%) $756 $909 $1,107 $1,440 $1,782
Average Rent $840 $1,010 $1,230 $1,600 $1,980
High Rent (110%) $924 $1,111 $1,353 $1,760 $2,178
2020 San Antonio, TX 78209 Low Rent (90%) $693 $837 $1,035 $1,350 $1,665
Average Rent $770 $930 $1,150 $1,500 $1,850
High Rent(110%) $847 $1,023 $1,265 $1,650 $2,035
2019 San Antonio, TX 78209 Low Rent (90%) $684 $837 $1,044 $1,368 $1,683
Average Rent $760 $930 $1,160 $1,520 $1,870
High Rent (110%) $836 $1,023 $1,276 $1,672 $2,057


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