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

San Jose, CA 95139'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 95139 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 $2,583 to a high of $3,157, with an average of $2,870.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,916, a maximum of $3,564, and an average of $3,240.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,393, peaking at a maximum of $4,147, and averaging at $3,770.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,347, a maximum of $5,313, and an average of $4,830.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,797 to a maximum of $5,863, with an average of $5,330.

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 95139 Low Rent (90%) $2,583 $2,916 $3,393 $4,347 $4,797
Average Rent $2,870 $3,240 $3,770 $4,830 $5,330
High Rent(110%) $3,157 $3,564 $4,147 $5,313 $5,863
2023 San Jose, CA 95139 Low Rent (90%) $2,403 $2,718 $3,177 $4,050 $4,536
Average Rent $2,670 $3,020 $3,530 $4,500 $5,040
High Rent (110%) $2,937 $3,322 $3,883 $4,950 $5,544
2022 San Jose, CA 95139 Low Rent (90%) $2,331 $2,628 $3,114 $4,005 $4,572
Average Rent $2,590 $2,920 $3,460 $4,450 $5,080
High Rent(110%) $2,849 $3,212 $3,806 $4,895 $5,588
2021 San Jose, CA 95139 Low Rent (90%) $2,412 $2,772 $3,303 $4,311 $4,977
Average Rent $2,680 $3,080 $3,670 $4,790 $5,530
High Rent (110%) $2,948 $3,388 $4,037 $5,269 $6,083
2020 San Jose, CA 95139 Low Rent (90%) $2,196 $2,565 $3,105 $4,122 $4,734
Average Rent $2,440 $2,850 $3,450 $4,580 $5,260
High Rent(110%) $2,684 $3,135 $3,795 $5,038 $5,786
2019 San Jose, CA 95139 Low Rent (90%) $1,971 $2,331 $2,862 $3,861 $4,428
Average Rent $2,190 $2,590 $3,180 $4,290 $4,920
High Rent (110%) $2,409 $2,849 $3,498 $4,719 $5,412


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