How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63137?

For ZIP 63137 in Saint Louis County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63137?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63137, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 63137?

Vouchers for Saint Louis County are administered by Housing Authority of St. Louis County, Housing Authority of the City of Kirkwood, Housing Authority of the City of Hillsdale. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63137 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 63137

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63137 in Saint Louis County, Missouri: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Missouri.

Studio

$920

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR

$1,740

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 63137 at $1,170 is $48 lower than the Saint Louis County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,218. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 63137?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 63137 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide SOI protection in Missouri. Kansas City has a local ordinance passed 2022; St Louis does not.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Saint Louis County

Housing Authority of St. Louis County
Saint Louis · PHA code MO004
7,511 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Kirkwood
Kirkwood · PHA code MO187
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Housing Authority of the City of Hillsdale
Saint Louis · PHA code MO220
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Housing Authority of the City of Olivette
Saint Louis · PHA code MO132
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Housing Authority of the City of Pagedale
Saint Louis · PHA code MO218
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63137 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63137?: For ZIP 63137 in Saint Louis County, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63137?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63137, by bedroom size: studio $920, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,510, 4-bedroom $1,740. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 63137?: Vouchers for Saint Louis County are administered by Housing Authority of St. Louis County, Housing Authority of the City of Kirkwood, Housing Authority of the City of Hillsdale. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63137 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Saint Louis County overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 63137 maps to Saint Louis County, MO · FIPS 29189. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.