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

Menlo Park, CA 94026'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 94026 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 $2,214 to a high of $2,706, with an average of $2,460.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,718, a maximum of $3,322, and an average of $3,020.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,240, peaking at a maximum of $3,960, and averaging at $3,600.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,969, a maximum of $4,851, and an average of $4,410.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,311 to a maximum of $5,269, with an average of $4,790.

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 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Low Rent (90%) $2,214 $2,718 $3,240 $3,969 $4,311
Average Rent $2,460 $3,020 $3,600 $4,410 $4,790
High Rent(110%) $2,706 $3,322 $3,960 $4,851 $5,269
2023 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Low Rent (90%) $2,070 $2,556 $3,060 $3,753 $4,113
Average Rent $2,300 $2,840 $3,400 $4,170 $4,570
High Rent (110%) $2,530 $3,124 $3,740 $4,587 $5,027
2022 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Low Rent (90%) $2,025 $2,520 $3,051 $3,870 $4,212
Average Rent $2,250 $2,800 $3,390 $4,300 $4,680
High Rent(110%) $2,475 $3,080 $3,729 $4,730 $5,148
2021 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Low Rent (90%) $2,205 $2,745 $3,339 $4,293 $4,671
Average Rent $2,450 $3,050 $3,710 $4,770 $5,190
High Rent (110%) $2,695 $3,355 $4,081 $5,247 $5,709
2020 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Low Rent (90%) $2,034 $2,520 $3,096 $4,050 $4,320
Average Rent $2,260 $2,800 $3,440 $4,500 $4,800
High Rent(110%) $2,486 $3,080 $3,784 $4,950 $5,280
2019 Menlo Park, CA 94026 Low Rent (90%) $1,890 $2,340 $2,898 $3,798 $4,014
Average Rent $2,100 $2,600 $3,220 $4,220 $4,460
High Rent (110%) $2,310 $2,860 $3,542 $4,642 $4,906


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