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

San Francisco, CA 94118'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 94118 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 $1,845 to a high of $2,255, with an average of $2,050.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,277, a maximum of $2,783, and an average of $2,530.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,709, peaking at a maximum of $3,311, and averaging at $3,010.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,321, a maximum of $4,059, and an average of $3,690.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,609 to a maximum of $4,411, with an average of $4,010.

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 Francisco, CA 94118 Low Rent (90%) $1,845 $2,277 $2,709 $3,321 $3,609
Average Rent $2,050 $2,530 $3,010 $3,690 $4,010
High Rent(110%) $2,255 $2,783 $3,311 $4,059 $4,411
2023 San Francisco, CA 94118 Low Rent (90%) $1,773 $2,196 $2,628 $3,339 $3,636
Average Rent $1,970 $2,440 $2,920 $3,710 $4,040
High Rent (110%) $2,167 $2,684 $3,212 $4,081 $4,444
2022 San Francisco, CA 94118 Low Rent (90%) $1,908 $2,376 $2,880 $3,708 $4,032
Average Rent $2,120 $2,640 $3,200 $4,120 $4,480
High Rent(110%) $2,332 $2,904 $3,520 $4,532 $4,928
2021 San Francisco, CA 94118 Low Rent (90%) $1,980 $2,457 $2,988 $3,843 $4,176
Average Rent $2,200 $2,730 $3,320 $4,270 $4,640
High Rent (110%) $2,420 $3,003 $3,652 $4,697 $5,104
2020 San Francisco, CA 94118 Low Rent (90%) $1,944 $2,412 $2,961 $3,870 $4,131
Average Rent $2,160 $2,680 $3,290 $4,300 $4,590
High Rent(110%) $2,376 $2,948 $3,619 $4,730 $5,049
2019 San Francisco, CA 94118 Low Rent (90%) $1,899 $2,358 $2,916 $3,816 $4,041
Average Rent $2,110 $2,620 $3,240 $4,240 $4,490
High Rent (110%) $2,321 $2,882 $3,564 $4,664 $4,939


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