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

Kent, WA 98042'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 98042 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 $2,061 to a high of $2,519, with an average of $2,290.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,115, a maximum of $2,585, and an average of $2,350.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,466, peaking at a maximum of $3,014, and averaging at $2,740.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,276, a maximum of $4,004, and an average of $3,640.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,807 to a maximum of $4,653, with an average of $4,230.

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 Kent, WA 98042 Low Rent (90%) $2,061 $2,115 $2,466 $3,276 $3,807
Average Rent $2,290 $2,350 $2,740 $3,640 $4,230
High Rent(110%) $2,519 $2,585 $3,014 $4,004 $4,653
2023 Kent, WA 98042 Low Rent (90%) $1,962 $2,016 $2,358 $3,168 $3,699
Average Rent $2,180 $2,240 $2,620 $3,520 $4,110
High Rent (110%) $2,398 $2,464 $2,882 $3,872 $4,521
2022 Kent, WA 98042 Low Rent (90%) $1,665 $1,728 $2,034 $2,781 $3,267
Average Rent $1,850 $1,920 $2,260 $3,090 $3,630
High Rent(110%) $2,035 $2,112 $2,486 $3,399 $3,993
2021 Kent, WA 98042 Low Rent (90%) $1,593 $1,674 $2,025 $2,880 $3,393
Average Rent $1,770 $1,860 $2,250 $3,200 $3,770
High Rent (110%) $1,947 $2,046 $2,475 $3,520 $4,147
2020 Kent, WA 98042 Low Rent (90%) $1,737 $1,854 $2,241 $3,195 $3,762
Average Rent $1,930 $2,060 $2,490 $3,550 $4,180
High Rent(110%) $2,123 $2,266 $2,739 $3,905 $4,598
2019 Kent, WA 98042 Low Rent (90%) $1,539 $1,692 $2,061 $2,970 $3,501
Average Rent $1,710 $1,880 $2,290 $3,300 $3,890
High Rent (110%) $1,881 $2,068 $2,519 $3,630 $4,279


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