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

San Antonio, TX 78249'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 78249 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 $1,170 to a high of $1,430, with an average of $1,300.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,305, a maximum of $1,595, and an average of $1,450.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,593, peaking at a maximum of $1,947, and averaging at $1,770.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,016, a maximum of $2,464, and an average of $2,240.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,412 to a maximum of $2,948, with an average of $2,680.

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 78249 Low Rent (90%) $1,170 $1,305 $1,593 $2,016 $2,412
Average Rent $1,300 $1,450 $1,770 $2,240 $2,680
High Rent(110%) $1,430 $1,595 $1,947 $2,464 $2,948
2023 San Antonio, TX 78249 Low Rent (90%) $1,026 $1,179 $1,431 $1,818 $2,214
Average Rent $1,140 $1,310 $1,590 $2,020 $2,460
High Rent (110%) $1,254 $1,441 $1,749 $2,222 $2,706
2022 San Antonio, TX 78249 Low Rent (90%) $909 $1,071 $1,296 $1,665 $2,061
Average Rent $1,010 $1,190 $1,440 $1,850 $2,290
High Rent(110%) $1,111 $1,309 $1,584 $2,035 $2,519
2021 San Antonio, TX 78249 Low Rent (90%) $837 $999 $1,224 $1,593 $1,971
Average Rent $930 $1,110 $1,360 $1,770 $2,190
High Rent (110%) $1,023 $1,221 $1,496 $1,947 $2,409
2020 San Antonio, TX 78249 Low Rent (90%) $765 $927 $1,143 $1,494 $1,836
Average Rent $850 $1,030 $1,270 $1,660 $2,040
High Rent(110%) $935 $1,133 $1,397 $1,826 $2,244
2019 San Antonio, TX 78249 Low Rent (90%) $756 $927 $1,152 $1,512 $1,854
Average Rent $840 $1,030 $1,280 $1,680 $2,060
High Rent (110%) $924 $1,133 $1,408 $1,848 $2,266


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