Section 8 apartments in Grand Center, St. Louis
Grand Center is in the Downtown & Midtown area, primarily within ZIP code 63103. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
State law limits local voucher protections
Missouri §441.043, effective August 28, 2025, bars cities and counties from requiring private landlords to accept housing assistance, so the City of St. Louis can no longer enforce its ordinance. A city may still protect tenants who receive veterans' benefits, and tax-credit buildings carry their own rule against refusing a voucher holder. Illinois-side properties fall under Illinois law, which protects voucher holders statewide.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 63103
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 |
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.
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 63103, 63108
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