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

Pasadena, CA 91101'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 91101 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 $2,097 to a high of $2,563, with an average of $2,330.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,367, a maximum of $2,893, and an average of $2,630.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,006, peaking at a maximum of $3,674, and averaging at $3,340.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,852, a maximum of $4,708, and an average of $4,280.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,257 to a maximum of $5,203, with an average of $4,730.

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 Pasadena, CA 91101 Low Rent (90%) $2,097 $2,367 $3,006 $3,852 $4,257
Average Rent $2,330 $2,630 $3,340 $4,280 $4,730
High Rent(110%) $2,563 $2,893 $3,674 $4,708 $5,203
2023 Pasadena, CA 91101 Low Rent (90%) $1,854 $2,115 $2,691 $3,501 $3,843
Average Rent $2,060 $2,350 $2,990 $3,890 $4,270
High Rent (110%) $2,266 $2,585 $3,289 $4,279 $4,697
2022 Pasadena, CA 91101 Low Rent (90%) $1,665 $1,926 $2,457 $3,240 $3,528
Average Rent $1,850 $2,140 $2,730 $3,600 $3,920
High Rent(110%) $2,035 $2,354 $3,003 $3,960 $4,312
2021 Pasadena, CA 91101 Low Rent (90%) $1,620 $1,899 $2,430 $3,231 $3,519
Average Rent $1,800 $2,110 $2,700 $3,590 $3,910
High Rent (110%) $1,980 $2,321 $2,970 $3,949 $4,301
2020 Pasadena, CA 91101 Low Rent (90%) $1,485 $1,764 $2,277 $3,042 $3,330
Average Rent $1,650 $1,960 $2,530 $3,380 $3,700
High Rent(110%) $1,815 $2,156 $2,783 $3,718 $4,070
2019 Pasadena, CA 91101 Low Rent (90%) $1,332 $1,593 $2,061 $2,763 $3,042
Average Rent $1,480 $1,770 $2,290 $3,070 $3,380
High Rent (110%) $1,628 $1,947 $2,519 $3,377 $3,718


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