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

San Diego, CA 92120'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 92120 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 $2,079 to a high of $2,541, with an average of $2,310.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,268, a maximum of $2,772, and an average of $2,520.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,853, peaking at a maximum of $3,487, and averaging at $3,170.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,843, a maximum of $4,697, and an average of $4,270.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,671 to a maximum of $5,709, with an average of $5,190.

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 Diego, CA 92120 Low Rent (90%) $2,079 $2,268 $2,853 $3,843 $4,671
Average Rent $2,310 $2,520 $3,170 $4,270 $5,190
High Rent(110%) $2,541 $2,772 $3,487 $4,697 $5,709
2023 San Diego, CA 92120 Low Rent (90%) $1,719 $1,890 $2,403 $3,285 $3,996
Average Rent $1,910 $2,100 $2,670 $3,650 $4,440
High Rent (110%) $2,101 $2,310 $2,937 $4,015 $4,884
2022 San Diego, CA 92120 Low Rent (90%) $1,575 $1,746 $2,241 $3,114 $3,807
Average Rent $1,750 $1,940 $2,490 $3,460 $4,230
High Rent(110%) $1,925 $2,134 $2,739 $3,806 $4,653
2021 San Diego, CA 92120 Low Rent (90%) $1,476 $1,638 $2,124 $2,988 $3,681
Average Rent $1,640 $1,820 $2,360 $3,320 $4,090
High Rent (110%) $1,804 $2,002 $2,596 $3,652 $4,499
2020 San Diego, CA 92120 Low Rent (90%) $1,395 $1,557 $2,025 $2,880 $3,555
Average Rent $1,550 $1,730 $2,250 $3,200 $3,950
High Rent(110%) $1,705 $1,903 $2,475 $3,520 $4,345
2019 San Diego, CA 92120 Low Rent (90%) $1,395 $1,566 $2,034 $2,916 $3,573
Average Rent $1,550 $1,740 $2,260 $3,240 $3,970
High Rent (110%) $1,705 $1,914 $2,486 $3,564 $4,367


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