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

La Mesa, CA 91942'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 91942 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 $1,809 to a high of $2,211, with an average of $2,010.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,971, a maximum of $2,409, and an average of $2,190.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,484, peaking at a maximum of $3,036, and averaging at $2,760.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,348, a maximum of $4,092, and an average of $3,720.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,068 to a maximum of $4,972, with an average of $4,520.

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 La Mesa, CA 91942 Low Rent (90%) $1,809 $1,971 $2,484 $3,348 $4,068
Average Rent $2,010 $2,190 $2,760 $3,720 $4,520
High Rent(110%) $2,211 $2,409 $3,036 $4,092 $4,972
2023 La Mesa, CA 91942 Low Rent (90%) $1,584 $1,746 $2,223 $3,042 $3,699
Average Rent $1,760 $1,940 $2,470 $3,380 $4,110
High Rent (110%) $1,936 $2,134 $2,717 $3,718 $4,521
2022 La Mesa, CA 91942 Low Rent (90%) $1,413 $1,566 $2,007 $2,790 $3,411
Average Rent $1,570 $1,740 $2,230 $3,100 $3,790
High Rent(110%) $1,727 $1,914 $2,453 $3,410 $4,169
2021 La Mesa, CA 91942 Low Rent (90%) $1,350 $1,503 $1,944 $2,736 $3,366
Average Rent $1,500 $1,670 $2,160 $3,040 $3,740
High Rent (110%) $1,650 $1,837 $2,376 $3,344 $4,114
2020 La Mesa, CA 91942 Low Rent (90%) $1,314 $1,467 $1,908 $2,709 $3,348
Average Rent $1,460 $1,630 $2,120 $3,010 $3,720
High Rent(110%) $1,606 $1,793 $2,332 $3,311 $4,092
2019 La Mesa, CA 91942 Low Rent (90%) $1,260 $1,413 $1,836 $2,628 $3,222
Average Rent $1,400 $1,570 $2,040 $2,920 $3,580
High Rent (110%) $1,540 $1,727 $2,244 $3,212 $3,938


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