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Section 8 rent in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 68 ZIP codes.

$920Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,012Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
68ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$610$678$900$746
1 Bedroom$700$733$950$806
2 Bedrooms$880$920$1,200$1,012
3 Bedrooms$1,080$1,202$1,570$1,322
4 Bedrooms$1,190$1,278$1,670$1,406

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,840$22,080
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,760$33,120
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,680$44,160
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,808$57,696

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Ohio multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 68 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
44473 $950 $1,200 $1,570 $1,670
44401 $920 $1,170 $1,530 $1,620
44288 $850 $1,090 $1,350 $1,450
44062 $830 $1,000 $1,300 $1,380
44231 $830 $1,000 $1,300 $1,380
44491 $830 $1,000 $1,300 $1,380
44514 $790 $990 $1,300 $1,380
44484 $780 $980 $1,280 $1,360
44502 $770 $970 $1,270 $1,350
44555 $770 $970 $1,270 $1,350
44429 $760 $960 $1,260 $1,340
44439 $780 $960 $1,250 $1,330
44503 $750 $950 $1,240 $1,320
44412 $740 $940 $1,180 $1,260
44444 $740 $940 $1,180 $1,260

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH HUD Metro FMR Area is $920 per month, ranging from $880 to $1,200 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,012.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $880 to $1,200 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Ohio?
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