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

Bakersfield, CA 93301'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 93301 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 $756 to a high of $924, with an average of $840.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $765, a maximum of $935, and an average of $850.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $990, peaking at a maximum of $1,210, and averaging at $1,100.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,395, a maximum of $1,705, and an average of $1,550.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,683 to a maximum of $2,057, with an average of $1,870.

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 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Low Rent (90%) $756 $765 $990 $1,395 $1,683
Average Rent $840 $850 $1,100 $1,550 $1,870
High Rent(110%) $924 $935 $1,210 $1,705 $2,057
2023 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Low Rent (90%) $666 $675 $882 $1,251 $1,503
Average Rent $740 $750 $980 $1,390 $1,670
High Rent (110%) $814 $825 $1,078 $1,529 $1,837
2022 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Low Rent (90%) $603 $603 $792 $1,125 $1,368
Average Rent $670 $670 $880 $1,250 $1,520
High Rent(110%) $737 $737 $968 $1,375 $1,672
2021 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Low Rent (90%) $576 $594 $774 $1,107 $1,323
Average Rent $640 $660 $860 $1,230 $1,470
High Rent (110%) $704 $726 $946 $1,353 $1,617
2020 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Low Rent (90%) $567 $576 $756 $1,089 $1,287
Average Rent $630 $640 $840 $1,210 $1,430
High Rent(110%) $693 $704 $924 $1,331 $1,573
2019 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Low Rent (90%) $549 $567 $738 $1,062 $1,260
Average Rent $610 $630 $820 $1,180 $1,400
High Rent (110%) $671 $693 $902 $1,298 $1,540


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