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

San Marcos, CA 92078'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 92078 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 $2,286, a maximum of $2,794, and an average of $2,540.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,880, peaking at a maximum of $3,520, and averaging at $3,200.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,879, a maximum of $4,741, and an average of $4,310.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,716 to a maximum of $5,764, with an average of $5,240.

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 San Marcos, CA 92078 Low Rent (90%) $2,097 $2,286 $2,880 $3,879 $4,716
Average Rent $2,330 $2,540 $3,200 $4,310 $5,240
High Rent(110%) $2,563 $2,794 $3,520 $4,741 $5,764
2023 San Marcos, CA 92078 Low Rent (90%) $1,656 $1,827 $2,322 $3,177 $3,861
Average Rent $1,840 $2,030 $2,580 $3,530 $4,290
High Rent (110%) $2,024 $2,233 $2,838 $3,883 $4,719
2022 San Marcos, CA 92078 Low Rent (90%) $1,485 $1,638 $2,106 $2,925 $3,582
Average Rent $1,650 $1,820 $2,340 $3,250 $3,980
High Rent(110%) $1,815 $2,002 $2,574 $3,575 $4,378
2021 San Marcos, CA 92078 Low Rent (90%) $1,431 $1,593 $2,061 $2,898 $3,564
Average Rent $1,590 $1,770 $2,290 $3,220 $3,960
High Rent (110%) $1,749 $1,947 $2,519 $3,542 $4,356
2020 San Marcos, CA 92078 Low Rent (90%) $1,350 $1,503 $1,953 $2,772 $3,429
Average Rent $1,500 $1,670 $2,170 $3,080 $3,810
High Rent(110%) $1,650 $1,837 $2,387 $3,388 $4,191
2019 San Marcos, CA 92078 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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