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

Santa Monica, CA 90403'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 90403 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 $2,223 to a high of $2,717, with an average of $2,470.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,511, a maximum of $3,069, and an average of $2,790.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,186, peaking at a maximum of $3,894, and averaging at $3,540.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,086, a maximum of $4,994, and an average of $4,540.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,509 to a maximum of $5,511, with an average of $5,010.

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 90403 Low Rent (90%) $2,223 $2,511 $3,186 $4,086 $4,509
Average Rent $2,470 $2,790 $3,540 $4,540 $5,010
High Rent(110%) $2,717 $3,069 $3,894 $4,994 $5,511
2023 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Low Rent (90%) $2,034 $2,322 $2,952 $3,834 $4,212
Average Rent $2,260 $2,580 $3,280 $4,260 $4,680
High Rent (110%) $2,486 $2,838 $3,608 $4,686 $5,148
2022 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Low Rent (90%) $1,872 $2,169 $2,763 $3,636 $3,969
Average Rent $2,080 $2,410 $3,070 $4,040 $4,410
High Rent(110%) $2,288 $2,651 $3,377 $4,444 $4,851
2021 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Low Rent (90%) $1,845 $2,160 $2,772 $3,681 $4,014
Average Rent $2,050 $2,400 $3,080 $4,090 $4,460
High Rent (110%) $2,255 $2,640 $3,388 $4,499 $4,906
2020 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Low Rent (90%) $1,683 $1,998 $2,574 $3,438 $3,762
Average Rent $1,870 $2,220 $2,860 $3,820 $4,180
High Rent(110%) $2,057 $2,442 $3,146 $4,202 $4,598
2019 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Low Rent (90%) $1,539 $1,836 $2,376 $3,186 $3,501
Average Rent $1,710 $2,040 $2,640 $3,540 $3,890
High Rent (110%) $1,881 $2,244 $2,904 $3,894 $4,279


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