How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 63139?

For ZIP 63139 in Saint Louis City, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,340 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,205 to $1,475 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63139?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63139, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,340, 3-bedroom $1,720, 4-bedroom $1,990. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 63139?

Vouchers for Saint Louis City are administered by St. Louis Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63139 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 63139

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63139 in Saint Louis City, 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

$1,050

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,340

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR

$1,990

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%)

$1,205

FMR (100%)

$1,340

High (110%)

$1,475

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 63139 at $1,340 is $122 higher than the Saint Louis City county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,218. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 63139?

In most of the state, yes. Missouri has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 63139 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 City

St. Louis Housing Authority
Saint Louis · PHA code MO001
7,504 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63139 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 63139?: For ZIP 63139 in Saint Louis City, MO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,340 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,205 to $1,475 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 63139?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 63139, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,340, 3-bedroom $1,720, 4-bedroom $1,990. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 63139?: Vouchers for Saint Louis City are administered by St. Louis Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 63139 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Saint Louis City overview All of Missouri

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 63139 maps to Saint Louis City, MO · FIPS 29510. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.