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

Santa Monica, CA 90401'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 90401 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 $2,367 to a high of $2,893, with an average of $2,630.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,673, a maximum of $3,267, and an average of $2,970.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,393, peaking at a maximum of $4,147, and averaging at $3,770.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,356, a maximum of $5,324, and an average of $4,840.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,797 to a maximum of $5,863, with an average of $5,330.

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 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Low Rent (90%) $2,367 $2,673 $3,393 $4,356 $4,797
Average Rent $2,630 $2,970 $3,770 $4,840 $5,330
High Rent(110%) $2,893 $3,267 $4,147 $5,324 $5,863
2023 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Low Rent (90%) $1,989 $2,268 $2,880 $3,744 $4,113
Average Rent $2,210 $2,520 $3,200 $4,160 $4,570
High Rent (110%) $2,431 $2,772 $3,520 $4,576 $5,027
2022 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Low Rent (90%) $1,764 $2,052 $2,610 $3,438 $3,744
Average Rent $1,960 $2,280 $2,900 $3,820 $4,160
High Rent(110%) $2,156 $2,508 $3,190 $4,202 $4,576
2021 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Low Rent (90%) $1,728 $2,025 $2,601 $3,456 $3,771
Average Rent $1,920 $2,250 $2,890 $3,840 $4,190
High Rent (110%) $2,112 $2,475 $3,179 $4,224 $4,609
2020 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Low Rent (90%) $1,611 $1,908 $2,466 $3,294 $3,600
Average Rent $1,790 $2,120 $2,740 $3,660 $4,000
High Rent(110%) $1,969 $2,332 $3,014 $4,026 $4,400
2019 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Low Rent (90%) $1,395 $1,665 $2,160 $2,898 $3,186
Average Rent $1,550 $1,850 $2,400 $3,220 $3,540
High Rent (110%) $1,705 $2,035 $2,640 $3,542 $3,894


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