1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Kensington, San Diego
The HUD rent benchmark is $2,370/mo for a 1 bedroom unit in ZIP 92116 — Small-Area FMR. This is not a guaranteed rent approval; confirm the applicable household calculation and utility allowance with the administering agency.
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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 92116
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,370 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,860 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,790 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,590 |
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.
Housing authority contacts
San Diego Housing Commission
HUD PHA code CA063 · 16,368 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 1122 Broadway Ste 300, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 231-9400
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego
HUD PHA code CA108 · 12,507 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 3989 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 694-4801
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