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

Santa Monica, CA 90402'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 90402 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 $2,061 to a high of $2,519, with an average of $2,290.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,331, a maximum of $2,849, and an average of $2,590.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,952, peaking at a maximum of $3,608, and averaging at $3,280.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,789, a maximum of $4,631, and an average of $4,210.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,176 to a maximum of $5,104, with an average of $4,640.

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 90402 Low Rent (90%) $2,061 $2,331 $2,952 $3,789 $4,176
Average Rent $2,290 $2,590 $3,280 $4,210 $4,640
High Rent(110%) $2,519 $2,849 $3,608 $4,631 $5,104
2023 Santa Monica, CA 90402 Low Rent (90%) $1,818 $2,070 $2,637 $3,429 $3,762
Average Rent $2,020 $2,300 $2,930 $3,810 $4,180
High Rent (110%) $2,222 $2,530 $3,223 $4,191 $4,598
2022 Santa Monica, CA 90402 Low Rent (90%) $1,692 $1,962 $2,502 $3,294 $3,591
Average Rent $1,880 $2,180 $2,780 $3,660 $3,990
High Rent(110%) $2,068 $2,398 $3,058 $4,026 $4,389
2021 Santa Monica, CA 90402 Low Rent (90%) $1,746 $2,052 $2,628 $3,492 $3,807
Average Rent $1,940 $2,280 $2,920 $3,880 $4,230
High Rent (110%) $2,134 $2,508 $3,212 $4,268 $4,653
2020 Santa Monica, CA 90402 Low Rent (90%) $1,665 $1,971 $2,547 $3,402 $3,717
Average Rent $1,850 $2,190 $2,830 $3,780 $4,130
High Rent(110%) $2,035 $2,409 $3,113 $4,158 $4,543
2019 Santa Monica, CA 90402 Low Rent (90%) $1,539 $1,845 $2,385 $3,195 $3,519
Average Rent $1,710 $2,050 $2,650 $3,550 $3,910
High Rent (110%) $1,881 $2,255 $2,915 $3,905 $4,301


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