Section 8 apartments in Ballston, Arlington

Ballston is in the North area, primarily within ZIP code 22203. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 22203

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$2,990
1 bedroom	$3,120
2 bedrooms	$3,450
3 bedrooms	$4,400
4 bedrooms	$5,180

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in Ballston: 22203

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Governing PHA

Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority

HUD PHA code VA019 · 5,329 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

Fairfax County RHA HCV waitlist: call (703) 246-5000. Covers Reston, Tysons, Springfield, and other unincorporated Fairfax County.

Address: 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA
Phone: (703) 246-5000
Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/rentalhousing/housingchoicevoucher

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Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau

HUD PHA code VA028 · 1,827 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

Arlington County Department of Housing Services HCV waitlist: call (703) 228-1450.

Address: 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
Phone: (703) 228-1450
Website: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/DHS-Program-Directory/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program

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