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

Vancouver, WA 98685'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 98685 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 $1,755 to a high of $2,145, with an average of $1,950.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,890, a maximum of $2,310, and an average of $2,100.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,151, peaking at a maximum of $2,629, and averaging at $2,390.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,988, a maximum of $3,652, and an average of $3,320.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,456 to a maximum of $4,224, with an average of $3,840.

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 Vancouver, WA 98685 Low Rent (90%) $1,755 $1,890 $2,151 $2,988 $3,456
Average Rent $1,950 $2,100 $2,390 $3,320 $3,840
High Rent(110%) $2,145 $2,310 $2,629 $3,652 $4,224
2023 Vancouver, WA 98685 Low Rent (90%) $1,584 $1,701 $1,944 $2,718 $3,168
Average Rent $1,760 $1,890 $2,160 $3,020 $3,520
High Rent (110%) $1,936 $2,079 $2,376 $3,322 $3,872
2022 Vancouver, WA 98685 Low Rent (90%) $1,485 $1,584 $1,818 $2,565 $3,042
Average Rent $1,650 $1,760 $2,020 $2,850 $3,380
High Rent(110%) $1,815 $1,936 $2,222 $3,135 $3,718
2021 Vancouver, WA 98685 Low Rent (90%) $1,305 $1,395 $1,611 $2,304 $2,790
Average Rent $1,450 $1,550 $1,790 $2,560 $3,100
High Rent (110%) $1,595 $1,705 $1,969 $2,816 $3,410
2020 Vancouver, WA 98685 Low Rent (90%) $1,260 $1,359 $1,575 $2,268 $2,763
Average Rent $1,400 $1,510 $1,750 $2,520 $3,070
High Rent(110%) $1,540 $1,661 $1,925 $2,772 $3,377
2019 Vancouver, WA 98685 Low Rent (90%) $1,233 $1,341 $1,566 $2,268 $2,754
Average Rent $1,370 $1,490 $1,740 $2,520 $3,060
High Rent (110%) $1,507 $1,639 $1,914 $2,772 $3,366


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