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

Downey, CA 90240'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 90240 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 $1,683 to a high of $2,057, with an average of $1,870.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,899, a maximum of $2,321, and an average of $2,110.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,403, peaking at a maximum of $2,937, and averaging at $2,670.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,078, a maximum of $3,762, and an average of $3,420.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,402 to a maximum of $4,158, with an average of $3,780.

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 Downey, CA 90240 Low Rent (90%) $1,683 $1,899 $2,403 $3,078 $3,402
Average Rent $1,870 $2,110 $2,670 $3,420 $3,780
High Rent(110%) $2,057 $2,321 $2,937 $3,762 $4,158
2023 Downey, CA 90240 Low Rent (90%) $1,458 $1,656 $2,106 $2,736 $3,006
Average Rent $1,620 $1,840 $2,340 $3,040 $3,340
High Rent (110%) $1,782 $2,024 $2,574 $3,344 $3,674
2022 Downey, CA 90240 Low Rent (90%) $1,323 $1,530 $1,953 $2,574 $2,799
Average Rent $1,470 $1,700 $2,170 $2,860 $3,110
High Rent(110%) $1,617 $1,870 $2,387 $3,146 $3,421
2021 Downey, CA 90240 Low Rent (90%) $1,332 $1,557 $1,998 $2,655 $2,898
Average Rent $1,480 $1,730 $2,220 $2,950 $3,220
High Rent (110%) $1,628 $1,903 $2,442 $3,245 $3,542
2020 Downey, CA 90240 Low Rent (90%) $1,260 $1,494 $1,926 $2,574 $2,817
Average Rent $1,400 $1,660 $2,140 $2,860 $3,130
High Rent(110%) $1,540 $1,826 $2,354 $3,146 $3,443
2019 Downey, CA 90240 Low Rent (90%) $1,134 $1,359 $1,755 $2,349 $2,592
Average Rent $1,260 $1,510 $1,950 $2,610 $2,880
High Rent (110%) $1,386 $1,661 $2,145 $2,871 $3,168


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