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

San Jose, CA 95136'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 95136 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 $2,133 to a high of $2,607, with an average of $2,370.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,412, a maximum of $2,948, and an average of $2,680.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,799, peaking at a maximum of $3,421, and averaging at $3,110.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,582, a maximum of $4,378, and an average of $3,980.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,951 to a maximum of $4,829, with an average of $4,390.

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 Jose, CA 95136 Low Rent (90%) $2,133 $2,412 $2,799 $3,582 $3,951
Average Rent $2,370 $2,680 $3,110 $3,980 $4,390
High Rent(110%) $2,607 $2,948 $3,421 $4,378 $4,829
2023 San Jose, CA 95136 Low Rent (90%) $2,016 $2,277 $2,664 $3,393 $3,807
Average Rent $2,240 $2,530 $2,960 $3,770 $4,230
High Rent (110%) $2,464 $2,783 $3,256 $4,147 $4,653
2022 San Jose, CA 95136 Low Rent (90%) $1,971 $2,223 $2,637 $3,393 $3,870
Average Rent $2,190 $2,470 $2,930 $3,770 $4,300
High Rent(110%) $2,409 $2,717 $3,223 $4,147 $4,730
2021 San Jose, CA 95136 Low Rent (90%) $1,953 $2,241 $2,673 $3,492 $4,023
Average Rent $2,170 $2,490 $2,970 $3,880 $4,470
High Rent (110%) $2,387 $2,739 $3,267 $4,268 $4,917
2020 San Jose, CA 95136 Low Rent (90%) $1,935 $2,268 $2,736 $3,636 $4,167
Average Rent $2,150 $2,520 $3,040 $4,040 $4,630
High Rent(110%) $2,365 $2,772 $3,344 $4,444 $5,093
2019 San Jose, CA 95136 Low Rent (90%) $1,836 $2,178 $2,673 $3,609 $4,140
Average Rent $2,040 $2,420 $2,970 $4,010 $4,600
High Rent (110%) $2,244 $2,662 $3,267 $4,411 $5,060


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