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Section 8 rent in Ponce, PR

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Ponce, PR MSA, covering 16 ZIP codes.

$587Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$646Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
16ZIP 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$410$509$730$560
1 Bedroom$430$528$760$580
2 Bedrooms$480$587$840$646
3 Bedrooms$670$811$1,180$892
4 Bedrooms$750$889$1,280$978

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$1,174$14,088
Triplex3 × 2BR$1,761$21,132
Fourplex4 × 2BR$2,348$28,176
Fourplex4 × 3BR$3,244$38,928

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

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 16 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
00780 $760 $840 $1,180 $1,280
00716 $600 $660 $920 $1,000
00730 $570 $630 $880 $960
00732 $560 $620 $870 $940
00733 $560 $620 $870 $940
00720 $530 $610 $800 $960
00795 $540 $600 $840 $910
00728 $530 $590 $830 $900
00717 $520 $580 $810 $880
00641 $480 $550 $670 $750
00766 $500 $550 $770 $830
00731 $490 $540 $760 $820
00715 $480 $530 $740 $800
00624 $450 $500 $670 $750
00601 $440 $490 $690 $750

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Ponce, PR?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Ponce, PR MSA is $587 per month, ranging from $480 to $840 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 $646.
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 Ponce, PR, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $480 to $840 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 Puerto Rico?
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